A new era for the USWNT: Andonovski's young roster shows 2023 World Cup planning is now under way


The U.S. boss will face a major task of blending in new faces with some of his established veteran stars

With just over 18 months to go until the 2023 World Cup kicks off, the new cycle is now well and truly under way for the U.S. women’s national team.

Head coach Vlatko Andonovski named a 22-player roster on Tuesday for his side’s two friendlies in Australia later this month, beginning the road to Australia/New Zealand in earnest

Though the USWNT has had four friendlies since their disappointing showing at the Olympics this summer, those rosters were contractually obligated to feature players from the Olympic team, with the only new blood coming in the form of injury replacements.

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