The United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT) represents the U.S. in international women’s soccer. USWNT is considered one of the most successful teams in women’s international soccer.
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team has medaled in every World Cup and Olympic tournament in women’s soccer since 1991. but before being knocked out in the quarterfinal of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The United States Soccer Federation officially governs the USWNT and competes in CONCACAF ( which includes the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association football).
The United States women’s national soccer team was selected as the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Team of the Year in 1997 and 1999 also in Sports Illustrated the entire team was 199 Sportswomen of the Year.
United States Women’s National Soccer Team
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The team is in the top position in the Current FIFA ranking. The USWNT mostly ranked at No.2 from 2003 to 2008 in the Women’s FIFA rankings, and from 2008 to 2014 they continuously the No. 1 Women’s FIFA ranking, and were the only team that had the longest consecutive top ranking.
In 2023 Soccer World Cup was not be happy ending for the team. Where top soccer women were participating in the biggest stage of the soccer world but they defected in the round of 16 matches against Sweden by 5–4 after a penalty shootout.
Since 2011, the field has doubled from 16 to 32 teams in the World Cup, the number of games has gone from 32 to just double, and where once you could count the number of legitimate contenders on one hand, now you need all of your fingers and perhaps a few toes as well.
In the Olympic Games and CONCACAF W Championship / CONCACAF W Gold Cup, the US team won the title and became the most successful international women’s soccer team.
United States Current History and Information
| Team | United States Football Team |
|---|---|
| FIFA code | USA |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 1st (August 16, 2024) |
| Top Scorer | Abby Wambach (184) |
| Most caps | Kristine Lilly (354) |
| Nickname(s) | The Stars and Stripes |
| Captain | Lindsey Horan |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 times Won – 4 times(1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) |
| Olympic | 8 times Gold – 5 times (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2024) |
| CONCACAF & Gold Cup- | 11 time Won – 10 times (1991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2024) |
United States Women’s 2023 Squad | United States Women’s National Soccer Team for Olympic Games
The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Alyssa Naeher, Casey Murphy, Aubrey Kingsbury |
| Defenders | Alana Cook, Becky Sauerbrunn (captain), Kelley O’Hara, Sofia Huerta, Naomi Girma, Emily Sonnett, Emily Fox |
| Midfielders | Danilo Pereira, Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Moutinho, Joao Mario, Otavio. |
| Forwards | Trinity Rodman, Mallory Pugh, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Margaret Purce. |
| Captain | Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan |
| Coach | Vlatko Andonovski. |
FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT) is most successful in the World Cup they have won the FIFA Women’s World Cup Four (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012).
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group Matches
Here is the full match schedule for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
| S.R | Team | Score | Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States | 3-0 | Vietnam | 22 July 2023 |
| 2, | United States | 1-1 | Netherlands | 27 July 2023 |
| 3. | Portugal | 0-0 | United States | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 3. | Sweden (Round of 16) | 0(5)-0(4) | United States | 7 Aug 2023 |
2024 U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team
Goalkeepers: Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
Defenders: Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Casey Krueger, Jenna Nighswonger, Emily Sonnett
Midfielders: Korbin Albert, Sam Coffey, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario
Forwards: Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson
Alternative: Jane Campbell (goalkeeper), Hal Hershfelt (midfielder), Croix Bethune (midfielder), Lynn Williams (forward)
Upcoming 2024 schedule and results
| S No | Teams | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States vs Iceland | 3-1 | October 24 |
| 2 | United States vs Iceland | 3-1 | October 27 |
| 3 | United States vs Argentina | 3-0 | October 30 |
| 4 | England Vs United States | 0-0 | November 30 |
| 5 | Netherlands Vs United States | 1-2 | December 3 |
Current Women’s USA Roster for Friendlies Matches
Goalkeepers: Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)
Defenders: Tierna Davidson (Gotham), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham), Emily Sonnett (Gotham)
Midfielders: Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Lindsey Horan (Lyon), Rose Lavelle (Gotham), Catarina Macario (Chelsea)
Forwards: Crystal Dunn (Gotham), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
2025 U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM SQUAD BY POSITION
| Role | Playes |
|---|---|
| GOALKEEPERS (3) | Mandy Haught (Utah Royals FC; 1), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 0), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars; 113) |
| DEFENDERS (9) | Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 64/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 60/1), Eva Gaetino (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 1/0), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC; 42/2), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit; 59/0), Alyssa Malonson (Bay FC; 1/0), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 17/2), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 2/0), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 101/2) |
| MIDFIELDERS (6) | Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 20/1), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 26/1), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit; 2/0), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon, FRA; 159/36), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 108/24), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED; 1/1) |
| FORWARDS (6) | Yazmeen Ryan (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 2/0), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 2/1), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals FC; 0/0), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC; 19/8), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 11/1), Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 73/20) |
