Defending champions the U.S. have announced their World Cup team in style in a video filled with celebrities, including the Bidens, Taylor Swift, John Cena, and others.
After an intro from the President and first lady, each of the 23 celebrities had the honour of introducing one player on the team and wishing them luck. Tina Fey, Blake Lively, Shaquille O'Neal, Rainn Wilson, Mia Hamm, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Wayne all made appearances, as well as many more stars.
𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!
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Coach Vlatko Andronovski's squad will see several returning players, including experienced forwards Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, as well as 14 players in their fist World Cup team, including 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson, the youngest player called up.
Captain Becky Sauerbrunn will miss due to a foot injury.
The Women's World Cup begins in just under a month on July 20, when Ireland will play Australia in the co-host's opening game. The U.S.'s first fixture is against Vietnam on July 21/22.
The USWNT's roster is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Alyssa Naeher, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy
Defenders: Alana Cook, Emily Fox, Crystal Dunn, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O'Hara, Emily Sonnett
Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan
Forwards: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams
