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USWNT names a notably youthful, cap-light starting XI for Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, led by captain Trinity Rodman. Mandy McGlynn starts in goal, Reilyn Turner earns her USWNT debut and start, and the lineup is drawn entirely from 14 NWSL clubs, averaging 9.6 caps per starter—the lowest in 25 years.
The USWNT's starting lineup for the match against the Dominican Republic in the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup features a mix of experienced players and those with single-digit caps, with Becky Sauerbrunn captaining the squad and Alyssa Naeher making her 98th international appearance. Notable inclusions are 18-year-old Olivia Moultrie making her first start and Korbin Albert earning her second cap. The lineup averages 27.6 years of age and 56 caps per player, with several players returning from injuries and making significant contributions in recent matches.
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) has announced their starting lineup for the international friendly against Colombia. The lineup features three changes from the previous match, with Casey Murphy in goal, Savannah DeMelo in midfield, and Sophia Smith on the attack. Lindsey Horan will captain the team and earn her 137th cap, while Casey Murphy will make her fifth start of the year. The lineup averages 27 years of age and 67 caps per player.
The US Men's National Team (USMNT) has announced their starting lineup for the international friendly match against Ghana. The starting XI includes players such as Matt Turner, Sergiño Dest, Gio Reyna, and Christian Pulisic as captain. The lineup has an average age of 23 years and 191 days, making it one of the youngest lineups of 2023. The team will face Ghana, with Yunus Musah starting against the country of his parents' birth. The match marks Pulisic's 19th time as captain, tying him with Marcelo Balboa and Landon Donovan on the team's all-time captains list.