Reason for USWNT optimism. This is what will be available, even before we talk about new players who will come onto the scene or come into their own in the next 3-4 years.
From Mike DeCourcy at The Sporting News:
"The forward group has seen its growth accelerate because of the injuries to young stars Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson. A…
Reason for USWNT optimism. This is what will be available, even before we talk about new players who will come onto the scene or come into their own in the next 3-4 years.
From Mike DeCourcy at The Sporting News:
"The forward group has seen its growth accelerate because of the injuries to young stars Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson. At 18, Alyssa Thompson got to make a World Cup roster and feel how it is to step onto that stage. At 21, Trinity Rodman got minutes and responsibility in this World Cup she’d would not have seen for years. At 22, Sophia Smith had the weight of the USWNT offense — and, ultimately, the potential for advancement in the penalty shootout — on her shoulders. Sometimes, failure teaches lessons.
The attacking midfield duo of Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Horan will be 32 and 33 in four years. Savannah DeMelo (who appeared in this World Cup), Ashley Sanchez (who never got off the bench), and Sam Coffey (who just missed the cut) will be well short of their 30th birthdays.
The unquestioned standout of the USA in Oceania, center-back Naomi Girma, still is only 23. Right-back Emily Fox is 25. Versatile defender Tierna Davidson, who was not quite sharp enough to be selected after recovering from injury, is only 24."
I would add Jayden Shaw at SD as a must play in next WWC. I think will be the starting 10. Phenomenal ability to break a defense down with dribble and passing.
Reason for USWNT optimism. This is what will be available, even before we talk about new players who will come onto the scene or come into their own in the next 3-4 years.
From Mike DeCourcy at The Sporting News:
"The forward group has seen its growth accelerate because of the injuries to young stars Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson. At 18, Alyssa Thompson got to make a World Cup roster and feel how it is to step onto that stage. At 21, Trinity Rodman got minutes and responsibility in this World Cup she’d would not have seen for years. At 22, Sophia Smith had the weight of the USWNT offense — and, ultimately, the potential for advancement in the penalty shootout — on her shoulders. Sometimes, failure teaches lessons.
The attacking midfield duo of Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Horan will be 32 and 33 in four years. Savannah DeMelo (who appeared in this World Cup), Ashley Sanchez (who never got off the bench), and Sam Coffey (who just missed the cut) will be well short of their 30th birthdays.
The unquestioned standout of the USA in Oceania, center-back Naomi Girma, still is only 23. Right-back Emily Fox is 25. Versatile defender Tierna Davidson, who was not quite sharp enough to be selected after recovering from injury, is only 24."
I would add Jayden Shaw at SD as a must play in next WWC. I think will be the starting 10. Phenomenal ability to break a defense down with dribble and passing.