USWNT Announces Starting Lineup for Concacaf W Gold Cup Final Against Brazil
ICARO Media Group
In a highly anticipated matchup, the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) has unveiled their starting lineup to face Brazil in the final of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. The game is scheduled to take place on March 10, 2024, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.
The starting XI for the USWNT features a few changes from their previous matches in the tournament. World Cup champions Rose Lavelle and Crystal Dunn are set to return to the lineup, while Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw will be available as substitutes.
With an average age of 27.6 years and an impressive average of 80 caps per player, the USWNT is fielding a strong lineup. Eight players from the starting XI have previously played against Brazil in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, showcasing their experience against the formidable opponent.
Lindsey Horan, who will serve as the team captain, is set to make her fifth consecutive start in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. This match will mark her 144th cap for the USWNT, and she will lead the team for the 23rd time in her career. Horan has been a consistent presence on the field, playing nearly every minute of the team's recent games.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who recently made history with three saves in a penalty shootout against Canada, will make her fifth start in the tournament. This will be Naeher's fifth final appearance for the USWNT, and she has managed to keep a clean sheet in all four previous finals.
Defender Naomi Girma will earn her 30th cap as she starts her fourth match in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. Girma has been a reliable presence on the field, playing every minute during the knockout rounds. This will be her first start in a competitive final for the USWNT.
Alex Morgan, one of the team's key strikers, will make her fourth start in the tournament, earning her 221st cap. With three goal involvements in the competition so far, Morgan has shown her prowess in scoring crucial goals in competitive finals.
Tierna Davidson, who will earn her 55th cap, is set to make her fourth start in the tournament. Alongside her former college teammate Girma, Davidson has played every minute in the central defense, helping the team secure two clean sheets in the competition.
Korbin Albert, a rising star in the USWNT, will earn her seventh cap and make her fifth start in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. Albert has significantly increased her playing time during the tournament, showcasing her talent and contributing to the team's success.
Rose Lavelle, who recently provided an assist in the semifinal match against Canada, will make her third start in the tournament and earn her 98th cap. Lavelle has a knack for scoring in competitive finals, having found the back of the net in both the 2019 World Cup Final and the final of Olympic Qualifying in 2020.
Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, and Emily Fox complete the starting lineup, each bringing their own experience and skills to the table. They have played crucial roles throughout the tournament and are expected to make an impact in the final against Brazil.
The USWNT is determined to claim the Concacaf W Gold Cup title, and with their strong starting lineup, they are well-equipped to challenge the talented Brazilian side. The match will be broadcasted on Paramount+, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT. Fans are eagerly awaiting this thrilling encounter at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.