Predicted Olympic Roster

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes is going to have to release her 18-person Olympic roster soon, ahead of the July Olympics send offs. The roster will consist of 18 players, a cut from the 23 World Cup player roster from the 2023 World Cup. 

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When thinking about who I think that Hayes will call up, I see a potentially younger squad making their stamp on the Olympics in Paris. 

For Goalkeeper if Alyssa Naeher is healthy the position is 100% hers, if not Casey Murphy from the North Carolina Courage.

Locks (10)

1. Emily Fox (Arsenal): Right Back, and has shown her dominance at Arsenal this past season.

2. Naomi Girma: San Diego center back has show 

3. Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham)

4. Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham)

5. Lindsey Horan (Lyon)

6. Catarina Macario (Chelsea)

7. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)

8. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)

9. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)

10. Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns)

Likely

1. Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave)

2. Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns)

3. Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham)

4. Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave)

5. Korbin Albert (PSG)

6. Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham)

Unsure

1. Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham)

2. Casey Kruger (Washington Spirit) 

3. Lily Yohannes (Ajax)

4. Sam Staab (Portland Thorns)

My starting 11

Goal: Alyssa Naeher

Defense: Emily Fox, Naomi Girna, Tirena Davidson, Jenna Nighswonger.

Midfield: Lindsay Horan, Sam Coffey, Catarina Macario

Forwards: Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson

Marisa’s starting 11

Goal: Alyssa Naeher

Defense: Naomi Girma, Emily Fox, Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson

Midfield: Lindsay Horan, Sam Coffey, Rose Lavelle

Forwards: Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman Mallory Swanson

Notes: Crystal Dunn has shown great versatility but I would like to see her return to playing a defensive role while still using that versatility. Rose Lavelle and Lindsay Horan have a great on field connection and Rose has proven her skills are one of a kind against international opponents.