USWNT Embraces Youth in Gold Cup Roster, Excludes Alex Morgan

Interim coach Twila Kilgore selects a young squad for the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, aiming to prepare for the 2024 Olympics.

Interim coach Twila Kilgore names a youthful USWNT squad for the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup, excluding veteran forward Alex Morgan.
The 23-member roster features key players like Naomi Girma, Lindsey Horan, and Sophia Smith, with the tournament set to run from February 17 to March 10.
Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT training for the first time since her injury last April, added as a 'training player' for the Gold Cup.
The USWNT aims to capitalize on the Gold Cup as a preparatory step for the 2024 Olympics, focusing on evolving their style of play and testing new player combinations.
The Gold Cup serves as the first major competition of the 2024 Olympic year, with the US playing all group stage matches in Carson, California.