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23 Players, 23 Stories: Meet The USWNT

The 2015 Women’s World Cup is less than a month away and the United States Women's National Team is poised to make a deep run.

As the tournament goes on and as Jill Ellis’ squad goes deeper into the tournament, the hype surrounding the team will only grow. One thing Americans are good at is getting behind Team USA, no matter what the event is. The much deserved attention for the team is going to explode, but before everyone proclaims their love for Alex Morgan (sorry, she’s married) and the rest of the USWNT, take a second and learn about each and every one of the 23 women representing our country.

Now, before the World Cup even starts, you'll know everything there is to know about the stars that will captivate the nation. Alongside their name is the club team they represent in the NWSL so that even after the World Cup you can follow your new favorite player. 

Goalkeepers:

Ashlyn Harris - Washington Spirit

Alyssa Naeher - Boston Breakers 

Hope Solo - Seattle Reign

Defenders: 

Lori Chalupny - Chicago Red Stars 

Whitney Engen - Western NY Flash

Julie Johnston - Chicago Red Stars 

Meghan Klingenberg - Houston Dash 

Ali Krieger - Washington Spirit

Kelley O’Hara - Sky Blue FC

Christie Rampone - Sky Blue FC

Becky Sauerbrunn - FC Kansas City

Midfielders:

Shannon Boxx - Chicago Red Stars

Morgan Brian - Houston Dash

Tobin Heath - Portland Thorns 

Lauren Holiday - FC Kansas City

Carli Lloyd - Houston Dash

Heather O’Reilly - FC Kansas City

Megan Rapinoe - Seattle Reign

Forwards:

Sydney Leroux - Western NY Flash

Alex Morgan - Portland Thorns

Christen Press - Chicago Red Stars

Amy Rodriguez - FC Kansas City

Abby Wambach - Unattached

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