The United States’ women’s national soccer team is ready to go for gold once again when the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday, July 20. Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoea, and the USWNT arrive in Australia and New Zealand with an opportunity to become the first team in Women’s World Cup history to win three straight tournaments; the U.S. previously knocked off Japan in 2015 and held off the Netherlands in 2019. Unfortunately for the USWNT, they’ll be without team captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who is out with a foot injury.
Can the American team make history and win the World Cup once again? Read on to learn how to fully enjoy the 2023 Women’s World Cup with an ExpressVPN subscription!
Where to watch the U.S. Women’s World Cup team for free from anywhere
If you want to watch every U.S. Women’s World Cup match with English commentary, you’re in luck! The BBC and ITVX will air every World Cup match for free, and you can enjoy every second of the action by following the following instructions:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a U.K. server location.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like the BBC or ITVX.
- Tune in and enjoy the games!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Final U.S. Women’s World Cup roster
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe headline the marquee names who are expected to suit up for the United States during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Unfortunately for the American squad, they’ll be without captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who will miss the tournament with a foot injury. You can find the complete roster below.
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
| GK | Aubrey Kingsbury | Washington Spirit | 31 | 1 |
| GK | Casey Murphy | North Carolina Courage | 27 | 14 |
| GK | Alyssa Naeher | Chicago Red Stars | 35 | 90 |
| D | Alana Cook | OL Reign | 26 | 24 |
| D | Crystal Dunn | Portland Thorns FC | 30 | 131 |
| D | Emily Fox | North Carolina Courage | 24 | 28 |
| D | Naomi Girma | San Diego Wave | 23 | 15 |
| D | Sofia Huerta | OL Reign | 30 | 29 |
| D | Kelley O’Hara | Gotham FC | 34 | 157 |
| D | Emily Sonnett | OL Reign | 29 | 74 |
| MF | Savannah DeMelo | Racing Louisville FC | 25 | 0 |
| MF | Julie Ertz | Angel City FCO | 31 | 118 |
| MF | Lindsey Horan | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (on loan from Portland Thorns FC) | 29 | 128 |
| MF | Rose Lavelle | OL Reign | 28 | 88 |
| MF | Kristie Mewis | Gotham FC | 32 | 51 |
| MF | Ashley Sanchez | Washington Spirit | 24 | 24 |
| MF | Andi Sullivan | Washington Spirit | 27 | 44 |
| F | Alex Morgan | San Diego Wave FC | 33 | 206 |
| F | Megan Rapinoe | OL Reign | 37 | 199 |
| F | Trinity Rodman | Washington Spirit | 21 | 17 |
| F | Sophia Smith | Portland Thorns FC | 22 | 29 |
| F | Alyssa Thompson | Angel City FC | 18 | 3 |
| F | Lynn Williams | Gotham FC | 30 | 52 |
Star players on the 2023 U.S. women’s World Cup team
Alex Morgan (206 caps and 121 goals) and Megan Rapinoe (199 caps and 63 goals) are the marquee names on a relatively inexperienced USWNT team. The veteran duo are two of only nine players who have featured in at least two prior World Cup competitions; the other 14, including Trinity Rodman (daughter of NBA great Dennis Rodman) will make their World Cup debut this summer. NFL fans are also likely familiar with Julie Ertz, as her husband, Zach, is a three-time Pro Bowl tight end who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.
Who is the U.S. team’s head coach?
Former FC Kansas City head coach Vlatko Andonovski took over the United States Women’s National Soccer Team in October 2019, replacing two-time World Cup winner Jill Ellis. Andonovski enters the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a 49-5-6 record leading the USWNT.
U.S. Women’s World Cup team fixtures and match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (local) | Time (ET) | Stadium | Network |
| July 22 | United States 3, Vietnam 0 | 1 p.m. | 9 p.m. (July 21) | Eden Park | BBC |
| July 27 | Draw: United States 1, Netherlands 1 | 1 p.m. | 9 p.m. (July 26) | Wellington Regional | BBC |
| August 1 | Draw: Portugal 0, United States 0 | 7 p.m. | 3 a.m. | Eden Park | ITV |
| August 6 | (Round of 16) Sweden 0, United States 0 (Sweden advanced 5-4 on penalties) | 7 p.m. | 5 a.m. | AAMI Park | ITV |
U.S. Women’s World Cup odds
The United States women’s team entered the 2023 World Cup with the highest odds of winning it all. Here are the complete odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.
Who will win the Women’s World Cup? Here are the latest odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.
| Country | Odds |
| England | +240 |
| Spain | +340 |
| Japan | +470 |
| France | +500 |
| Australia | +900 |
| Sweden | +1000 |
| Netherlands | +1300 |
| Colombia | +3200 |
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FAQ: About the 2023 U.S. Women’s World Cup team
When did the U.S. team last win the World Cup?
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team last won the World Cup in 2019, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in France.
How many times has the U.S team been in the World Cup?
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team has participated in all eight Women’s World Cup tournaments, winning four times (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) and finishing second in 2011.
Is Megan Rapinoe playing in the 2023 World Cup?
Yes, Megan Rapinoe is expected to play for the U.S. Women’s National Team during the 2023 World Cup. However, Rapinoe is expected to come off the bench rather than start as she did when leading the USWNT to gold in 2015 and 2019.
How successful has the U.S. been in the Women’s World Cup?
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team has won four Women’s World Cup tournaments, by far the most of any country. Will the American squad win a fifth title in 2023?
Can I stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup on my computer?
Definitely. If you’re accessing the streaming service from a web browser, be sure to also install the ExpressVPN extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The extension has a few features under the hood that can smooth out common streaming issues.
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