Community Corner: Who is the most indispensable USWNT player?
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The United States Women’s National Team is the best team on the planet. Maybe even the galaxy. Maybe even the solar system. We can’t confirm, but until some team from a galaxy far, far away decides to come and challenge them to a match, we’ll go off the intel we have: the USWNT are the defending champions, they’re the world beaters, and no other team seems like they have the juice to prove otherwise.
But even on a team as talented as the USWNT, there are several key players that make this engine run on all cylinders. Whether it’s on defense, in the midfield, or offense, there are players who dominate, but if they aren’t available, head coach Vlatko Andonovski has several other options that will keep the engine churning.
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Daryl Dike goes on loan, Pride announce preseason roster, SheBelieves roster announced, and more.
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Happy Tuesday, everybody. It’s been a good couple of days. We got to see some of Orlando’s youngsters in action for the USMNT, and the Orlando Pride opened their preseason camp yesterday. Before we get going, here’s wishing a big happy birthday to the Pride’s Viviana Villacorta! As always there’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get into it.
Dike Goes on Loan
Daryl Dike’s growth looks set to continue, with news dropping yesterday that he will be going on a short-term loan to Barnsley F.C. in England. Dike’s rookie season with Orlando City went extremely well, and this seems to be an attempt to build off that success in a couple different ways. He’ll get to train during a time period where he typically wouldn’t, and with any luck he’ll get some game action as well. For a yo
Jill Ellis, who coached the United States Women's National Team to two World Cup titles, joined the front office of the NWSL expansion team in Sacrame.
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SSFC Podcast, Episode 37: USWNT smashes Colombia again, 2026 World Cup host cities
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We have a bit to discuss on Episode 37 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, the United States Women’s National Team made easy work of Colombia last weekend, and we saw Crystal Dunn and Midge Purce finally get free! We also preview the USMNT’s match against Trinidad and Tobago this weekend and review the roster that head coach Gregg Berhalter has to choose from in the final days of January Camp.
After the break, we discuss the 2026 World Cup and the cities that are finalists to become the host cities for the tournament: