US Women’s National Soccer Team Standings

The US women’s national soccer team was assembled quickly from mostly college players with decent records in NCAA. There was little practice time available, and travel arrangements were minimal.

But they came to China with one goal in mind – becoming the first team, male or female, ever to claim three World Cup victories consecutively.

United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) Rankings

The United States Women’s National Soccer Team currently ranks fourth worldwide – this marks their lowest ranking ever and likely stems from losing in a Gold Cup group stage match to Mexico. Spain, England and France currently comprise the top three.

Pia Sundhage’s team entered the World Cup with high hopes, hoping to become the first – men or women – team ever to win three consecutive tournaments. Unfortunately, these hopes came crashing down during Round 16 against Sweden when US lost in an agonizing penalty kick tiebreaker game.

Even after their loss to Portugal in the 2019 Final, the U.S. squad still managed to finish second in CONCACAF qualifying tournament and secure their spot as hosts of the 2024 Olympics as hosts. Abby Wambach became part of an exclusive 200-cap club while Kristine Lilly, Hope Solo, and Christie Pearce each earned 100 caps this year. They will open World Cup 2019 against Vietnam before meeting either Portugal or Netherlands again for another rematch of this year’s Final.

USWNT Schedule

As women’s soccer continues to expand, following USWNT matches has never been simpler. They compete in both the NWSL and various European leagues; additionally they’ll participate in several friendlies prior to competing at SheBelieves Cup this April.

Attaining medal success at the 2024 Olympics will prove challenging for this United States squad, who will miss key player Rose Lavelle but must find alternative means of passing ball to attacking players.

The USWNT will face Costa Rica as part of their warmup for the tournament and it will serve as an intensive test of their performance on an exceptionally hot evening. Washington Spirit rookie Croix Bethune may receive an even louder ovation upon entering as she has quickly become one of Mallory Swanson’s fans in just 11 appearances with her club; also hailing from Washington are Angela Matos and Casey Krueger who both serve on their national rosters.

USWNT Team Statistics

Even after suffering through an underwhelming World Cup and loss to Sweden in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, the USWNT remains competitive. Boasting both experienced veterans and promising young talent, they will look to improve their offensive strategy this year.

FIFA released their rankings, with Spain taking first place, followed by England and France respectively. The USWNT dropped down one spot since 2003 when this ranking system was introduced, finishing fourth overall.

Abby Wambach, Christie Pearce and Kristine Lilly lead the USWNT as veterans with over 400 caps each between them. Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan’s retirement has created some challenges to returning to former glory; but with one year until their next Olympic tournament takes place they still have time to make an impressionful statement by scoring goals and taking back top position.

USWNT Team Leaders

U.S. women’s national team boasts more success than any other international squad with four World Cup victories, nine CONCACAF Gold Cup victories and four Olympic medals to its credit. Furthermore, this success includes 13 straight years at number one on FIFA rankings; an unprecedented feat.

Current roster players were all born after 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, including Portland-born Sophia Smith, former NWSL Player of the Year Hal Hershfelt, Chicagoan Mallory Swanson, Seattle Reign’s Korbin Albert, Jaedyn Shaw who made her debut this summer and Jaedyn Shaw who made her Olympic debut this summer in a pre-Olympic match.

Lindsey Horan is an integral member of the USWNT, scoring 35 international goals over her time playing in France. She leads in aerial duels won per 90 minutes and second in successful through-balls since 2022 – ranking first and second respectively. As captain for Washington Spirit and two-time NWSL MVP winner from Shenandoah University respectively, Horan will turn 30 just prior to France being her host country for Olympic competition.