The Women’s World Cup is set to get underway next month in Australia and New Zealand, and now we know exactly which 23 players will make up the roster for the United States. There is a solid balance of experienced players like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, mixed with some new faces like Emily Fox and Trinity Rodman among those making their first World Cup appearances.
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But we got so much more than just a boring roster reveal. A who’s who of celebrities and athletes took part in a video announcing the 2023 team, ranging from superstar musician Taylor Swift to former World Cup champion Mia Hamm.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden kicked the video off before giving way to Issa Rae (Barbie, Insecure), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU), Shaquille O’Neal, John Cena, Jalen Hurts, Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) and many more.
Each star introduced one player, with some — Like Tina Fey announcing fellow University of Virginia grad Emily Sonnett — having personal connections to the player.
The whole video is worth a watch:
𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!
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— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 21, 2023
The Women’s World Cup starts July 20, 2023, with the USWNT taking the field on July 21.
