U.S. Women's National Team names official 2023 World Cup roster

President and First Lady Joe and Jill Biden, Taylor Swift, Shaquille O'Neal and more joined forces to share the official USWNT roster with the public.

Some names will be familiar to viewers of previous tournaments as Megan Rapinoe, Kelley O'Hara and Alex Morgan will return for their fourth consecutive World Cups, while Alyssa Naeher and Julie Ertz will return for their third. Crystal Dunn, Rose Lavelle, Lindsey Horan and Emily Sonnett all debuted in the last tournament and will return for their second run at the title.

Several experienced players, however, will be missing. Captain Becky Sauerbrunn was ruled out due to a foot injury while Mallory Swanson Pugh missed the roster after tearing her patella tendon in May.

But the USMNT isn't just bringing its well-known stars--the majority of the roster is comprised of World Cup debutantes. Trinity Rodman (daughter of basketball star Dennis Rodman) made the cut after a sparkling college career and a strong season with the Washington Spirit. Sophia Smith was selected duet to her stellar goal scoring form with the Portland Thorns. And Alyssa Thompson, one of this roster's youngest player at just 18, was chosen based on her boundless potential and competitive spirit.

The USWNT will kick off their World Cup title defense against Vietnam on July 22.

Official Roster:

Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)

Defenders: Alana Cook (OL Reign), Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns), Emily Fox (North Carolina Courage), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave), Sofia Huerta (OL Reign), Kelley O’Hara (Gotham FC), Emily Sonnett (OL Reign)

Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville), Julie Ertz (Angel City FC), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon), Rose Lavelle (OL Reign), Kristie Mewis (Gotham FC), Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)

Forwards: Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC), Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC), Lynn Williams (Gotham FC)