Orange opponent USA reveals World Cup selection with Rapinoe and Morgan in special video
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Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan are among the United States’ World Cup selection, as expected. The iconic twosome of American women’s soccer will play its fourth final round.
On July 27, the United States will be the Netherlands’ opponent in the second group match at the World Cup.
In addition to Rapinoe and Morgan, defender Kelley O’Hara will also play her fourth World Cup. Midfielder Julie Ertz and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were also part of the U.S. squad that captured the world title in 2015 and 2019.
Celebrities announce selection
The World Cup selection was made public via a video on social media, in a way you can leave to Americans
Collaborators included President Joe Biden, singer Taylor Swift, basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal and ski star Mikaela Shiffrin.
In addition to the routines, there is also room for talent in the selection. For example, 22-year-old Sophia Smith, the 2022 Player of the Year in the National Women’s Soccer League, received an invitation from national coach Vlatko Andonovski.
Daughter Dennis Rodman
Trinity Rodman has also been selected. The 21-year-old player is the daughter of former basketball star Dennis Rodman, who caused a furor in the 1980s and 1990s with Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, among others.
The United States will play its first group game with Vietnam on July 22. On July 27, the showdown with the Netherlands is scheduled and on August 1, the U.S. prepares to face Portugal.
The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand begins on July 20. New Zealand will then open the tournament in Auckland with the group match against Norway.
