She's been a top scorer in the league, and a frequent part of USWNT camps over the last two years, but is not headed to the tournament. Neither Purce nor Kornieck were snubbed exactly, but there are players where the term might seem an appropriate term now that the roster is finalized.Īshley Hatch: Her omission from the roster may be a head-scratcher for some as they debate who the backup No. With nagging injuries, a narrow timeline towards the tournament, and a vast attacking player pool, it means she also misses out. Midge Purce: She's another player primarily called into camp by Andonovski in a similar situation as Kornieck. There are multiple first-time World Cup players on the roster but the wide range of ages between them and the current phase of their collective careers are what stand out. Let's take a look at the players who broke through and others who fell just short of making the plane: Surprises In between the nagging injuries and fresh names, that means there are some surprises and some snubs to the 2023 USWNT World Cup roster. The final result has provided us with a 23-person list that has nine athletes competing in successive World Cups, and there are 14 players across the roster who will experience the World Cup for the first time. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski and his staff have finalized the 23-player roster, a process that has included evaluation through various injuries for some and elevated play by others.

The tournament will kick off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20, with 32 nations participating for the first time.

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is rapidly approaching with the countdown under 30 days.

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