Posted on 05/24/2016 9:40:08 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Jill Ellis officially announced her 25-woman United States Women's National Team roster ahead of a two-leg series against 2011 World Cup Champions Japan. Anytime the USWNT and Japan square off, fans know it brings incredible goals, saves, and moments that last a lifetime. However, this two-game series is more a gauge for Ellis to see who will make the final 18-woman roster for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
The USWNT faces Japan on June 2nd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado (7 pm MT on FS1) and then three days later on June 5th at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio (12:30 pm ET on ESPN 2). Ellis plans to name 18 players to suit up for each match. With 25 at her disposal, fans can expect several repeats for both matches, especially at the forward and midfield positions.
After analyzing this roster, almost anyone would not envy the job Ellis has in front of her. She has almost too many options to choose from. Mind you, this roster doesn’t even have players like Megan Rapinoe, Amy Rodriguez or Sydney Leroux-Dwyer, among others. Here are several quick thoughts moving forward about this roster below.
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Will transgenders be allowed on this team?
Three paragraphs and not one mention of the sport......field hockey?
“What’s soccer” snarks are getting pretty dated. The USWNT is the first women’s team in any sport to win mass fan appeal. That’s a welcome development. And it’s a fun team to follow.
Maybe they can replace the Men’s team.
Oooooh, they beat Puerto Rico (and gave up a goal).
Yawn.
Snore....
“Women’s football”?
LOL
You are either sleeping or you are LoLing.
Pick one and go with it numb nutio.
Women’s soccer makes me snore and laugh.
So both.
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