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USWNT World Cup 2023: 5 key players who can help the US win it all

By Oliver Hunt

Apr 11, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; U.S. Womens National Team forward Sophia Smith (11) leaps past Republic of Ireland Womens National Team defender Louise Quinn (4) during the first half at CITYPARK. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; U.S. Womens National Team forward Sophia Smith (11) leaps past Republic of Ireland Womens National Team defender Louise Quinn (4) during the first half at CITYPARK. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 24, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) kicks the ball against OL Reign during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) kicks the ball against OL Reign during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports /

Key players for the USWNT at the Women’s World Cup: 2. Alex Morgan

The pressure at a World Cup is intense, and the USWNT has 14 players on their squad who will be experiencing that pressure for the very first time. Thankfully they have someone on the roster who is very accustomed to having the eyes of the world on her. Alex Morgan’s veteran presence at her fourth World Cup will be vital to keeping this team in the zone. Not to mention her remarkable skill on the ball and ability to come up with goals in big moments.

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Morgan recently reached her 200 cap milestone, reinforcing her experience and leadership on this team.  In her time with the USWNT, she’s also scored 121 goals and won US Female Soccer Player of the Year twice. As one of the faces of the team, Morgan will work tirelessly to set this team up for success and with her experience, things are looking up for the US.