Morgan Brian, a former Olympic champion, has been in decline. Her last news was that she made the squad. She was out with injuries for two more years. One question mark on the roster is the goalkeeper. Ellis has so far used three different goalkeepers. We will find out very soon. The fate of the four other players remains a mystery.
Tierna Davidson
TiernaDavidson, the youngest player on USWNT World Cup roster is an excellent pick for this summer’s tournament. The Chicago Red Stars' first-round draft pick was a centerback with a playmaker's mentality. Davidson won a national championship in 2017 with Stanford, and was drafted the Chicago Red Stars the following year. After playing 90 minutes for the USWNT in 2018, Davidson is now in full training.
Ali Krieger
Ali Krieger, defender for the U.S. Women's National Team, has been named in the roster for the 2019 World Cup. She has three international caps and was part of the best defensive performance for the team in 2015. The U.S. WNT's defensive line kept its opponents to three goals per game in 2015 Krieger participated in five consecutive shutouts during the World Cup. This included the second round of the group stage and the semifinal match. 2011 saw Krieger score two game-winning penalty shots against Brazil and help the U.S. WNT get to the final against Japan. She played in all 600 minutes of that tournament.
Carli Lloyd
It is no surprise that Carli Lloyd has been named to the USWNT World Cup roster. The 39-year old American soccer legend is a true American icon. She is currently the American's top-scoring player, and also the oldest player on their roster. She has helped the USWNT reach the finals of three consecutive World Cups with her goals and assists, including the 2015 tournament in France. Her career is not over.
Tierna Mewis
Mewis has appeared 47 times for the U.S. team, after she won her first U.S. woman's national team title in 2014. Mewis has been an alternate for the 2016 Olympic team and has scored nine goals. Mewis has a lot of talent, even though she's still young. She is an excellent midfielder option for the USWNT. Her skill and experience will be very valuable as the team prepares the World Cup.
Casey Short
Although it isn't the most glamorous position in women's soccer but Casey Short is an important player on the USWNT roster. She has contributed a lot to the team and earned more than many professional women's football players. Christen Press, another player, stated that Casey was "very proud of her."
Chelsea O'Hara
Chelsea O'Hara was once a winger. However, she is now a talented fullback in the USWNT. O'Hara has participated in 115 matches with the USWNT from U-16s through the senior team, since 2004. She has also scored 37 international goals. O'Hara was only able to make two substitute appearances with the Utah Royals FC this year. But she has World Cup experience as she was an important part of the team's 2015 title run.