Emma Hayes’ arrival on the United States bench is starting to get noticed. The British coach made his first drastic decision: Alex Morganlegendary forward, double world champion with the United States, was left out of the list announced this Wednesday by the coach because of the Paris Olympic Games.
“Failure,” the player wrote San Diego waves on their social networks in a powerful message. “I am disappointed not to have the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament close to my heart and I feel so proud every time I wear this shield. In less than a month, I look forward to supporting this team and cheering it along with the rest of our country,” said the Olympic champion in London 2012 and world champion in Canada 2015 and France 2019. And despite having for 34 years, Morgan remains a leading figure in America’s locker room.
Following last year’s withdrawal of Megan Rapinoethe United States continued the process of generational change and left Morgan, 34, who had scored 123 goals as an American international.
Only eight players present at the Tokyo Games are still part of Team USA, while ten return to the roster after participating in the 2023 World Cup.
Portland Thorns player Sophia Smith and Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson stand out on Hayes’ 18-player list.
Here is the list for the United States:
Goalkeepers: Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)
Defenders: Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Sonnett (NJ / NY Gotham FC).
Midfielders: Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC).
Forwards: Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars).
Source: La Verdad
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