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Women’s World Cup: 10 (non-USWNT) players to watch

By Clemente Lisi

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 02: Brazil forward Marta (10) passes between two Japan defenders during the SheBelieves Cup match between Brazil and Japan at Nissan Stadium on March 2nd, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 02: Brazil forward Marta (10) passes between two Japan defenders during the SheBelieves Cup match between Brazil and Japan at Nissan Stadium on March 2nd, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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AUXERRE, FRANCE – APRIL 04: France’s Amandine Henry during women friendly soccer match France vs Japan at Stade de L’Abbe-Deschamps on April 04, 2019 in Auxerre, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
AUXERRE, FRANCE – APRIL 04: France’s Amandine Henry during women friendly soccer match France vs Japan at Stade de L’Abbe-Deschamps on April 04, 2019 in Auxerre, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images) /

Amandine Henry (France)

The 29-year-old defensive midfielder will be one of the host nation’s greatest hopes as they try to win a World Cup for the first time. She’s a veteran of the last World Cup and hopes to carry that experience over to success at home this summer.

American fans know her for her success with the Portland Thorns in 2016 and 2017. A tireless competitor, Henry is one of the best female players France has ever produced. She currently plays for Lyon.

Known for her grit and tackling ability, Henry loves to strip players and make things happen once she gets the ball. Henry has 78 caps and 11 goals for France. Look for her to again be one of the tournament’s standout defenders after winning the Silver Ball at the 2015 World Cup as the tournament’s second-best player.