USWNT 3.0

Roster

{A/N : Okay guys, here's the roster. As you may notice, there are fictional characters. That's the big change in this particular book. Please give it a try.} 

The World Cup roster is already made. Head coach Mark Parsons chose the 23 women that will be representing the United States of America the upcoming year, and during the qualification tournament. 

Goalkeepers

Michelle Betos (1) {Portland Thorns}

Gabie Jenkinson (32)  {Seattle Reign FC}

Alyssa Naeher (18) {Chicago Red Stars}

Defenders 

Julie Johnston (19) c {Chicago Red Stars}

Kelley O'Hara (5) {Sky Blue FC}

Emily Sonnett (15) {Portland Thorns}

Cari Roccaro (11) {Chicago Red Stars}

Maura Rys (4) {FC Kansas City}

Saskia Marovic (24) {Houston Dash}

Midfielders

Tobin Heath (17) c {Portland Thorns}

Allie Long (10) {Portland Thorns}

Lindsey Horan (7) {Portland Thorns}

Morgan Brian (14) {Houston Dash}

Kristie Mewis (6) {Boston Breakers}

Sam Mewis (8) {WNY Flash}

Kealia Ohai (21) {Sky Blue FC}

Forwards 

Mallory Pugh (2) {Washington Spirit}

Christen Press (12) {Chicago Red Stars}

Crystal Dunn (16) {Washington Spirit}

Stephanie McCaffrey (9) {Chicago Red Stars}

Ashley Sanchez (13) {Orlando Pride}

Lena Riley (3) {Orlando Pride}

So here is the "third generation of the New Kids". They all are my own characters, that I created especially for this. 

Gabie Jenkinson 

(also called Jenko by her teammates)

She's the number two goalkeeper. She's 20 years old, and comes from a very poor part of the Bronx in New York. Her parents died several years ago, and her foster family - which is an old lady that lives in Seattle - helped her overcome the pain. She was the first pick when the Reign was searching for a replacement for Hope. 

She's a very introvert person, and hates talking about herself. 

Maura Rys

This 19-year-old now wears the Jersey number 4, and there is a very logical reason behind it : Becky Sauerbrunn took her under her wing when she was traded from her college team to FC Kansas City last year. Maura has proven her value as a defender, and is now the latest pick for the roster. 

She comes from middle-class family in Kansas, and cares about what people might think about her. 

Saskia Marovic

Her story is nothing like anyone else's on the team.

She had to run away from Syria two years ago, and relied on her American nationality to hope for a better life. She found strength in playing soccer, and getting better day after day. Now 20 years of age, she plays on the defensive half of the field for both the national team and for the Houston Dash for about seven months now. 

Lena Riley 

At only 18 years old, she's the baby of the team. 

She's one of the newest recruit of Orlando Pride. People call her the new Alex Morgan because she was practicing athletics for years before realizing that soccer was her only true dream. When her dad died two years ago, it made her wake up. She hasn't played with the National Team yet, and waits for the World Cup qualifier tournament to show what she's capable of. 

So here are the newbies. 

I really hope you'll enjoy this storyline as much as I love writing it.