USWNT's Struggling Attack Finds Hope in Rose Lavelle and Narrowly Advances in Women's World Cup

The United States women's national team (USWNT) is facing attacking struggles in the World Cup, highlighting the need for more players like Rose Lavelle who possess creativity and vision. The current system of identifying and developing talent in US soccer prioritizes physicality and athleticism, leaving little room for players with Lavelle's skill set. The youth soccer system in the country is fragmented and expensive, hindering the development of a diverse set of players. U.S. Soccer must reevaluate its approach and find more players like Lavelle to revive the struggling USWNT attack.