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Olympic Women’s Soccer Team U.S.2024

Jul 29, 2024

Chicago (June 26, 2024) – Emma Hayes, head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, has announced the final roster of 18 players plus four alternates for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team sees the return of eight players from the 2020 Olympics (which were held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) and includes ten players from the 2023 Women’s World Cup squad. Four athletes will be making their Olympic debut this year.

2024 U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team Roster by Position (Caps/Goals):

  • Goalkeepers (2): Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage; 19), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars; 104)
  • Defenders (6): Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 58/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 49/1), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC; 32/0), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit; 49/0), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 9/2), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 91/2)
  • Midfielders (5): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 11/0), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 17/1), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon, FRA; 148/35), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 100/24), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 19/8)

Forwards (5): Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 147/25), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 38/7), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC; 14/7), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC; 48/19), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars; 92/34)

Alternates: Goalkeeper Jane Campbell, midfielders Hal Hershfelt and Croix Bethune, forward Lynn Williams.

“Making an Olympic roster is an immense honour, and this selection process was highly competitive,” said Hayes. “Choosing the final 18 plus alternates was challenging, but I’m thrilled with the team we’ve assembled. We’re excited to build on our progress as we approach the Send-Off matches and the Games in France.”

The team will convene on July 8 in New Jersey, preparing to face Mexico on July 13 at Red Bull Arena (3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Telemundo, Universo, Max, and Peacock) and Costa Rica on July 16 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Universo, Max, and Peacock).

At the Paris Olympics, the U.S. will begin Group B play on July 25, a day before the Opening Ceremonies, against Zambia (9 p.m. local / 3 p.m. ET) at Stade de Nice. The team will then play Germany on July 28 (9 p.m. local / 3 p.m. ET) at Stade de Marseille and conclude group play against Australia on July 31 (7 p.m. local / 1 p.m. ET), also in Marseille.

The USA, which won the first Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer in 1996 and has since claimed gold in 2004, 2008, and 2012, aims to build on its rich Olympic history. The team is set to make its eighth appearance in the Olympics, having previously won silver in 2000 and bronze in 2021.

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