Swanson Returns To Training With US Women Ahead Of The First Women’s Gold Cup – News18

Mallory Swanson is returning to the U.S. nationwide crew, however she’s not able to play in a match simply but.

Swanson, who injured her left knee final April and missed the Women’s World Cup, will practice with the United States for the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup however she gained’t play in match video games.

Swanson was the crew’s main scorer with seven targets in six video games when she injured her knee in a match towards Ireland within the run-as much as the World Cup. The harm to her patella tendon required surgical procedure.

The 23-participant roster introduced by interim coach Twila Kilgore on Wednesday consists of youngsters Olivia Moultrie and Jaedyn Shaw, however leaves off veterans Becky Sauerbrunn and Alex Morgan.

Kilgore mentioned the Gold Cup will give gamers an opportunity to expertise a match just like the Olympic format. The United States has certified for this yr’s Paris Games.

“We are going to take our next steps together as we continue to evolve our style of play and provide opportunities for players to grow into possible future roles and partnerships,” Kilgore mentioned in an announcement.

Emma Hayes was named head coach of the United States final fall, however she is remaining with Chelsea till the tip of the Women’s Super League season and gained’t take over her new job fulltime till May.

The Gold Cup kicks off on Feb. 17. The United States opens play on Feb. 20 towards both Guyana or the Dominican Republic in Carson, California. The match concludes on March 10.

Joining Swanson as coaching gamers are midfielder Savannah DeMelo and defender Gisele Thompson.

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U.S. roster:

Goalkeepers: Jane Campbell (Houston Dash), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)

Defenders: Alana Cook (Seattle Reign), Abby Dahlkemper (San Diego Wave), Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham), Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (NY/NJ Gotham)

Midfielders: Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Lindsey Horan (Lyon), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham)

Forwards: Mia Fishel (Chelsea), Midge Purce (NJ/NY Gotham), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns), Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham)

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