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2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Rosters

Final rosters for the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup have been released by all 10 league teams. Rosters are limited to 28 players.

Roster Key from NWSL:

  • ALL = 2021 allocated player
  • * = New allocated player for 2021
  • CDP = 2021 NWSL Draft Selection
  • INTL = International player
  • LOAN = Player on Loan
  • NTRP = National Team Replacement Player
  • SEI = Season Ending Injury List

** Note — Loan, SEI, and NTRP, while listed, do not count against the league-required cap of 28 players **

Chicago Red Stars

Chicago Red Stars logoGOALKEEPERS: Emily Boyd, Cassie Miller, Alyssa Naeher (ALL-USA), Melissa Lowder (NTRP)

DEFENDERS: Tierna Davidson (ALL-USA), Sarah Gorden, Casey Krueger (ALL-USA), Tatumn Milazzo, Zoe Morse, Kayla Sharples, Bianca St. Georges (ALL-CAN*), Arin Wright

MIDFIELDERS: Danielle Colaprico, Vanessa DiBernardo, Julie Ertz (ALL-USA), Morgan Gautrat, Alyssa Mautz, Nikki Stanton, Ella Stevens, Sarah Woldmoe

FORWARDS: Makenzy Doniak, Zoey Goralski, Rachel Hill, Katie Johnson, Sarah Luebbert, Mallory Pugh (ALL-USA), Kealia Watt

 

Houston Dash

Houston Dash logoGOALKEEPERS: Jane Campbell (ALL-USA*), Amanda Dennis, Lindsey Harris

DEFENDERS: Deneisha Blackwood (INTL), Allysha Chapman (ALL-CAN), Katie Naughton, Megan Oyster, Ally Prisock, Annika Schmidt

MIDFIELDERS: Shea Groom, Haley Hanson, Amber Marshall, Kristie Mewis (ALL-USA*), Christine Nairn, Emily Ogle, Cami Privett, Gabby Seiler, Sophie Schmidt (ALL-CAN), Zandy Soree (NTRP), Bri Visalli

FORWARDS: Michelle Alozie (NTRP), Bridgette Andrzejewski, Rachel Daly (INTL), Jamia Fields, Veronica Latsko, Nichelle Prince (ALL-CAN), Maegan Rosa, Katie Stengel

 

Kansas City NWSL

Kansas City NWSL logoGOALKEEPERS: Nicole Barnhart, Carly Nelson, Abby Smith

DEFENDERS: Elizabeth Ball, Katie Bowen, Rachel Corsie, Kate Del Fava, Taylor Leach, Michelle Maemone, Sydney Miramontez, Kristen Edmonds

MIDFIELDERS: Lo’eau LaBonta, Chloe Logarzo, Diana Matheson (ALL-CAN), Addie McCain (CDP), Ashley Nick, Victoria Pickett (CDP), Desiree Scott (ALL-CAN), Maddie Nolf, Gaby Vincent, Jordyn Listro

FORWARDS: Darian Jenkins, Jaycie Johnson, Mariana Larroquette, Brittany Ratcliffe, Amy Rodriguez, Raisa Strom-Okimoto, Michele Vasconcelos, Mallory Weber (LOAN)

 

NJ / NY Gotham FC

NJ/NY Gotham FC logoGOALKEEPERS: Kailen Sheridan (ALL-CAN), DiDi Haracic, Megan Hinz, Amanda “Mandy” McGlynn

DEFENDERS: Imani Dorsey, Caprice Dydasco, Sabrina Flores, Mandy Freeman, Estelle Johnson, Gina Lewandowski, Erica Skroski, Kenie Wright

MIDFIELDERS: Nicole Baxter, Jennifer Cudjoe (INTL), Elizabeth Eddy, Nahomi Kawasumi (INTL), Sodam Lee (INTL), Domi Richardson, McCall Zerboni

FORWARDS: Carli Lloyd (ALL-USA), Paige Monaghan, Ifeoma Onumonu, Margaret “Midge” Purce (ALL-USA*), Evelyne Viens (INTL)

 

North Carolina Courage

North Carolina Courage logoGOALKEEPERS: Casey Murphy, Samantha Murphy, Katelyn Rowland

DEFENDERS: Lindsay Agnew, Schuyler DeBree, Diane Caldwell (INTL), Abby Erceg, Hailey Harbison, Kaleigh Kurtz, Merritt Mathias, Carson Pickett, Taylor Smith, Ryan Williams

MIDFIELDERS: Debinha (INTL), Angharad James (INTL), Hailie Mace, Denise O’Sullivan (INTL), Peyton Perea, Cari Roccaro, Havana Solaun, Meredith Speck

FORWARDS: Rylee Baisden, Kristen Hamilton, Jessica McDonald, Lynn Williams (ALL – USA*)

 

Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride logoGOALKEEPERS: Gabby English (NTRP), Ashlyn Harris (ALL – USA), Erin McLeod (ALL – CAN*), Brittany Wilson

DEFENDERS: Ally Haran, Ali Krieger (ALL – USA), Carrie Lawrence, Phoebe McClernon, Courtney Petersen, Konya Plummer (INTL), Toni Pressley, Ali Riley

MIDFIELDERS: Meggie Dougherty Howard, Gunny Jónsdóttir, Taylor Kornieck, Jade Moore (INTL), Erika Tymrak, Marisa Viggiano, Chelsee Washington

FORWARDS: Abi Kim, Sydney Leroux, Alex Morgan (ALL-USA), Crystal Thomas, Marta Vieira da Silva

 

OL Reign

OL Reign logoGOALKEEPERS: Karen Bardsley, Ella Dederick, Cosette Morché

DEFENDERS: Lauren Barnes, Amber Brooks, Celia, Steph Cox, Machaela George, Madison Hammond, Sam Hiatt, Kristen McNabb

MIDFIELDERS: Angelina, Shirley Cruz (INTL), Jess Fishlock, Kelcie Hedge, Jenna Holtz (NTRP), Allie Long, Quinn (ALL-CAN*), Dani Weatherholt, Rosie White

FORWARDS (9): Bethany Balcer, Sofia Huerta, Tziarra King, Nicole Momiki, Miranda Nild (LOAN), Leah Pruitt, Megan Rapinoe (ALL-USA), Jasmyne Spencer, Ally Watt (SEI)

 

Portland Thorns FC

Portland Thorns FC logoGOALKEEPERS: Bella Bixby, Adrianna Franch (ALL-USA), Shelby Hogan

DEFENDERS: Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Natalia Kuikka (INTL), Emily Menges, Meaghan Nally, Madison Pogarch, Becky Sauerbrunn (ALL – USA), Christen Westphal

MIDFIELDERS: Celeste Boureille, Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Horan, Rocky Rodríguez, Angela Salem, Christine Sinclair (ALL-CAN)

FORWARDS: Simone Charley, Marissa Everett, Tyler Lussi, Sophia Smith (ALL – USA*), Morgan Weaver

 

Racing Louisville FC

Racing Louisville FC logoGOALKEEPERS: Michelle Betos, Shelby Money, Katie Lund

DEFENDERS: Julia Ashley, Emily Fox (CDP), Brooke Hendrix, Nealy Martin, Addisyn Merrick, Kaleigh Riehl, Erin Simon

MIDFIELDERS: Lauren Milliet, Noelle Higginson, Freja Olofsson (INTL), Taylor Otto (CDP)

FORWARDS: Jorian Baucom, Emina Ekic (CDP), Vanessa Kara, Cece Kizer, Cheyna Matthews, Katie McClure, Savannah McCaskill, Yuki Nagasato (INTL)

 

Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit logoGOALKEEPERS: Aubrey Bledsoe, Devon Kerr, Sydney Schneider (CDP)

DEFENDERS: Sam Staab, Natalie Jacobs, Kelley O’Hara (ALL-USA), Emily Sonnett (ALL-USA), Tegan McGrady, Paige Nielsen, Tori Huster

MIDFIELDERS: Julia Roddar, Saori Takarada, Jordan DiBiasi, Andi Sullivan (ALL-USA*), Bayley Feist, Dorian Bailey, Anna Heilferty (CDP)

FORWARDS: Trinity Rodman (CDP), Ashley Sanchez, Kumi Yokoyama, Mariana Speckmaier (CDP), Ashley Hatch, Averie Collins (SEI)