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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"USWNT's 2024 Gold Cup Roster Revealed: Absence of Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn Raises Questions"

Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn are notably absent from the U.S. women’s national team's roster for the upcoming Gold Cup, signaling a shift in the team's composition and coaching approach following their disappointing World Cup performance. The roster decisions, made in collaboration between new coach Emma Hayes and interim coach Twila Kilgore, emphasize that career tenure and previous automatic assignments will not guarantee a spot on the team. With several mainstays left off the roster, including Morgan, Sauerbrunn, and others, the USWNT is looking to refresh its lineup and consider new prospects for the upcoming Olympics.

via The Washington Post|

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

"Crystal Dunn: The Ideal Captain for USWNT's Women's World Cup Three-Peat"

With Becky Sauerbrunn out of the upcoming Women's World Cup due to injury, the USWNT is yet to announce a new team captain. While a decision has been made internally, it is possible that the armband may be passed around during the tournament. Crystal Dunn, a versatile and decorated player, has been suggested as a potential captain due to her leadership qualities and influence on and off the field. Dunn's adaptability and bond with the younger generation make her a strong candidate for the role.

via CBS Sports|

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sports3 years ago•5 min saved

USWNT's Leadership and Roster for 2023 World Cup Raises Questions and Excitement.

Alyssa Naeher will bring veteran leadership to the USWNT defense in the absence of captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who will miss her first major tournament since 2007. Naeher, a two-time World Cup winner, believes that raising the level of the defense will be a group effort. She prides herself on taking things one day at a time and relies on her work ethic to shine through. Naeher is not planning on guiding the new USWNT backline with a particularly heavy hand and will focus on connecting with each teammate's individual needs.

via Just Women's Sports|

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sports3 years ago•5 min saved

USWNT strategizes coping mechanisms for Becky Sauerbrunn's World Cup absence.

Becky Sauerbrunn, the universally adored U.S. women's national team captain, will miss the Women's World Cup due to an aggravated foot injury. Sauerbrunn has been a USWNT starter for roughly a decade now and is far more than just a rock-solid center back. She is a leader whom teammates have previously called their "backbone" and "moral compass." Her absence will leave a void that her teammates will attempt to fill, and the impact of her absence will extend far beyond the depth chart.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe lead USWNT World Cup squad"

The USA Women's World Cup team has been announced, with Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe both picked for the fourth time in their careers. The team includes 14 players making their World Cup debuts, and veteran Julie Ertz also made the cut after returning from an injury. The team will be without captain and veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn, who was left out of the squad because of a foot injury she suffered in April. The U.S. will face the Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal in Group E play, with all of its matches taking place in New Zealand.

via ESPN|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn out of 2023 World Cup due to injury.

Becky Sauerbrunn, the captain of the US Women's National Team, will miss the World Cup due to a foot injury. This is the fourth notable absence for the team as they attempt to win a record third consecutive title. Sauerbrunn's withdrawal came five days before the coach is scheduled to announce his 23-woman roster for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The Americans will begin Group E play on July 22 against Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand.

via The Washington Post|

#becky-sauerbrunn #injury #soccer

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn ruled out of World Cup with foot injury.

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn will miss the 2023 World Cup due to a foot injury sustained while playing for the Portland Thorns FC in April. Sauerbrunn, who has made 216 appearances for the national team, won back-to-back World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019 and a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. She is not the only player the USWNT has lost to injury, with left forward Mallory Swanson also likely out for the World Cup due to a torn patellar tendon.

via USA TODAY|

#becky-sauerbrunn #injury #soccer

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

Becky Sauerbrunn ruled out of World Cup due to foot injury.

United States Women's National Team captain Becky Sauerbrunn will miss the upcoming Women’s World Cup due to a foot injury she suffered in April. Sauerbrunn is one of several injured American players to miss the tournament. The team's head coach, Vlatko Andonovski, is set to announce his 23-player squad soon.

via The Guardian|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

USWNT Captain Becky Sauerbrunn Ruled Out of Women's World Cup Due to Injury

USA captain and defender Becky Sauerbrunn will not be part of the squad for the Women's World Cup due to a foot injury she suffered in April, according to sources. Sauerbrunn, who won two World Cups with the USWNT, suffered a setback in her return to the Portland Thorns FC on June 3. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski is set to announce his 23-player squad imminently.

via ESPN|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn ruled out of World Cup due to injury.

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup due to a foot injury. Veteran defender Kelley O'Hara will make the 23-player roster despite also missing time with injury. Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo and Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury will also make the cut. Andonovski's emphasis on club form is reflected in the inclusion of Kingsbury, who ranks second in the NWSL with 0.91 goals against per 90.

via Just Women's Sports|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn out of 2023 World Cup due to foot injury

Becky Sauerbrunn, the captain of the US women's national team, will not be included in the team's roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup due to a foot injury. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, midfielder Savannah DeMelo, and defender Kelley O'Hara will be on the roster. O'Hara's inclusion will provide a veteran presence to replace Sauerbrunn's leadership, while DeMelo's addition is a surprise given the coach's midfield experiments. Kingsbury's inclusion is also unexpected, likely at the expense of AD Franch as the team's third-string goalkeeper.

via The Athletic|

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