The U.S. women’s national team has named a 20-player roster for the upcoming CONCACAF championship, which serves as qualifying for next year’s World Cup in France. This will be the fourth qualifying tournament for Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat trick in the team’s victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup final. The top three finishers in next month’s tournament earn the confederation’s berths at the 2019 World Cup. Defenders: Abby Dahlkemper (NC Courage), Crystal Dunn (NC Courage), Hailie Mace (UCLA), Kelley O’Hara (Utah Royals), Becky Sauerbrunn (Utah Royals), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars), Emily Sonnett (Portland Thorns). Midfielders: Morgan Brian (Chicago Red Stars), Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns), Rose Lavelle (Washington Spirit), Samantha Mewis (NC Courage).

Source: National Post September 19, 2018 23:37 UTC