United States Women's Football Team Roster for 2024 Olympics Set
Experienced Team Aims for First Olympic Gold Since 2012
Roster Includes World-Record Holder Kristine Lilly and Four-Time World Cup Champion Jessica McDonald
The United States Women's National Football Team has announced its roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team, which has won four Women's World Cup titles, is the most successful in international women's soccer. The roster is a mix of experienced and young players, and includes midfielder Kristine Lilly, who holds the world record for most international appearances (273).
The team is led by head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who has been in charge since 2019. Andonovski has guided the team to success at the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where they defeated Canada in the final.
The United States will be looking to win its first Olympic gold medal since 2012. The team has won the silver medal in the past two Olympics, and will be hoping to go one better in 2024. The team will face a tough challenge in the Olympics, with teams such as Canada, Japan, and Sweden all vying for a medal.
The United States will open its Olympic campaign against New Zealand on July 22. The team will then face Australia on July 25 and Sweden on July 28. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
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