Tom Sermanni continues to bring in young talent to the USWNT. (Copyright Patricia Giobetti | http://www.printroom.com/pro/psgiobetti)
Tom Sermanni named his US women’s national team roster for the upcoming matches in Europe against Germany (April 5) and the Netherlands (April 9) and it includes uncapped goalkeeper Adrianna Franch.
Franch was the No. 6 overall selection by the Western New York Flash in the 2013 NWSL College Draft. Megahan Klingenberg also returns to the scene after recovering from shoulder surgery. More reaction to follow.
U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position –
GOALKEEPERS (3): Nicole Barnhart (FC Kansas City), Adrianna Franch (Western New York Flash), Ashlyn Harris (Washington Spirit)
DEFENDERS (9): Rachel Buehler (Portland Thorns FC), Crystal Dunn (North Carolina), Whitney Engen (Liverpool, England), Julie Johnston (Santa Clara), Meghan Klingenberg (Tyresö, Sweden), Ali Krieger (Washington Spirit), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Christie Rampone (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Yael Averbuch (Göteborg, Sweden), Shannon Boxx (Chicago Red Stars), Lauren Cheney (FC Kansas City), Tobin Heath (PSG, France), Kristie Mewis (FC Kansas City), Heather O’Reilly (Boston Breakers), Megan Rapinoe (Lyon, France)
FORWARDS (4): Sydney Leroux (Boston Breakers), Alex Morgan (Portland Thorns FC), Christen Press (Tyresö, Sweden), Abby Wambach (Western New York Flash)
