England and Japan are among the teams that have already qualified for the Olympics. Mallory Pugh and Tierna Davidson have returned to the United States Women's National Team roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer has announced. 1 pick to continue training with the team during qualifying and said she remained an important part of the team's plans. Should midfielder Julie Ertz play in the opening game against England, it will mark her 100th cap, making her the 40th U.S. women’s player to hit the century mark. England's roster includes 15 of 23 players who were included in manager Phil Neville's World Cup squad, including eight of 11 players who started the semifinal. The four national teams involved in the tournament registered a squad of 23 players. Defender Julie Ertz will earn her 100th appearance for the team when she plays next. All Rights Reserved. The only 2019 World Cup winners not on the SheBelieves roster are midfielders Morgan Brian and Allie Long and forward Alex Morgan. The World Cup Silver Boot winner as the tournament's second-leading scorer, Morgan continues to await the birth of her first child. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Pugh was traded from the NWSL's Washington Spirit to Sky Blue FC in January. Tickets for all three doubleheaders are selling well and can be purchased through ussoccer.com. 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Man United, Man City, Bayern and Liverpool all look vulnerable. CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2020) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named the 23-player tournament roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, which features the top-ranked Americans, No. Spain plays Japan in the tournament opener March 5 in Orlando, Florida, followed by England's match against the United States. The U.S. team is currently in training camp in Orlando preparing for the first match on March 5. Three players who were not on the World Cup Team made the 2020 SheBelieves Cup roster in defender Casey Short, midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Lynn Williams. World Cup semifinal starters Karen Bardsley, Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead are injured. Pugh was omitted for performance reasons, although Andonovski invited the 21-year-old former NWSL No. Goalkeepers: Adrianna Franch (Portland Thorns), Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Defenders: Abby Dahlkemper (North Carolina Courage), Tierna Davidson (Chicago Red Stars), Crystal Dunn (North Carolina Courage), Ali Krieger (Orlando Pride), Kelley O'Hara (Utah Royals), Becky Sauerbrunn (Utah Royals), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars), Emily Sonnett (Orlando Pride), Midfielders: Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns), Rose Lavelle (Washington Spirit), Samantha Mewis (North Carolina Courage), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit), Forwards: Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns), Carli Lloyd (Sky Blue FC), Jessica McDonald (North Carolina Courage), Christen Press (Utah Royals), Mallory Pugh (Sky Blue FC), Megan Rapinoe (Reign FC), Lynn Williams (North Carolina Courage), © 2020 ABG-SI LLC. Her first cap came in a 2-2 draw with England at last year’s SheBelieves Cup. • Barca players unhappy with squad Taking their places are defenders Casey Short, midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Lynn Williams, none of whom was part of the World Cup team. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. The United States will face England in the opening game of the competition with a new coach but 20 of the 23 players who were on the roster when the same teams met in a Women's World Cup semifinal last summer. Coach Vlatko Andonovski named the 23-player squad Wednesday. Both players, who were on the team's World Cup-winning squad last year, were not included on the smaller roster that took part in Concacaf Olympic qualifying earlier this month. Will soccer follow suit? She will join eight players on the current roster who have reached the century mark in appearances (as has Morgan). 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Of the three players on this roster who were not on the Olympic qualifying squad, two were on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship team in forward Mallory Pugh and defender Tierna Davidson. Lapchick: MLS can continue to push diversity, Tuchel's final season at PSG could end quickly thanks to feud with Leonardo, Transfer window winners and losers: Mourinho, U.S. on top. Mallory Pugh and Tierna Davidson have returned to the United States Women's National Team roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer has announced. Players invited to the pre-tournament camp who were left off the final roster included goalkeeper Jane Campbell, defender/forward Midge Purce and midfielder Jordan DiBiasi. Among the new faces are three players with recent U.S. college connections. Davidson was left off the smaller qualifying roster, limited to 20 players, as she continued to recover from an injury sustained at the end of the 2019 NWSL season. She last played for the USA in the final match of 2019, playing the first half against Costa Rica on Nov. 10. North Carolina forward Alessia Russo has a year of eligibility remaining, while defender Grace Fisk (South Carolina) and goalkeeper Sandy MacIver (Clemson) concluded their eligibility last fall. Early Premier League club-by-club assessments: Are Liverpool still favourites? • Too much sex: Club chief explains poor form The three players in training camp who did not make the final tournament roster are goalkeeper Jane Campbell, defenders Margaret Purce and midfielder Jordan DiBiasi. USWNT 2020 SheBelieves Cup Roster (Club; Caps/Goals) GOALKEEPERS (3): 21- Adrianna Franch (Portland Thorns FC; 3), 18- Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride; 25), 1- Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars; 61) Three players play for the Orlando Pride in defender Ali Krieger, goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris and defender Emily Sonnett, while two others play for Sky Blue FC in forwards Carli Lloyd and Mallory Pugh. Each ticket is valid for both matches of the doubleheader for the date purchased. What's wrong with the giants? • Man City fight against UCL ban one team. • Bayern's Gnabry: Blues won't do a 'Liverpool' The SheBelieves Cup tournament, which includes England, Japan and Spain, begins March 5. Sullivan and Williams were part of the team that completed Olympic qualifying undefeated to reach Tokyo 2020. Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. 2020 SHEBELIEVES CUP, PRESENTED BY VISA, TICKETS, Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the, can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Goalkeepers (3): Adrianna Franch (Portland Thorns FC), Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Defenders (8): Abby Dahlkemper (North Carolina Courage), Tierna Davidson (Chicago Red Stars), Crystal Dunn (North Carolina Courage), Ali Krieger (Orlando Pride), Kelley O'Hara (Utah Royals FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (Utah Royals FC), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars), Emily Sonnett (Orlando Pride), Midfielders (5): Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Rose Lavelle (Washington Spirit), Samantha Mewis (North Carolina Courage), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit), Forwards (7): Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns FC), Carli Lloyd (Sky Blue FC), Jessica McDonald (North Carolina Courage), Christen Press (Utah Royals FC), Mallory Pugh (Sky Blue FC), Megan Rapinoe (Reign FC), Lynn Williams (North Carolina Courage), Richard Lapchick | Contributing writer, ESPN.com, Pugh returns to U.S. roster for SheBelieves Cup. Update (01-Mar-2020): Lucy Bronze is out due to a calf injury and has been replaced by Alessia Russo. The SheBelieves roster also includes veteran midfielder Julie Ertz, whose next appearance will be her 100th for the national team. England, Spain and Japan have also announced their tournament rosters. Collin Martin, Landon Donovan and San Diego Loyal take a stand after anti-gay slur. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Several players may represent the USA at their clubs’ home stadiums (Exploria Stadium in Orlando and Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.) during the tournament. CHICAGO (AP) – Forward Mallory Pugh and defender Tierna Davidson are back with the U.S. women's national team for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup tournament. Matches are also set for March 8 in New Jersey and March 11 outside of Dallas. The 2020 SheBelieves Cup was the fifth edition of the SheBelieves Cup, an invitational women's football tournament held in the United States. As a proud supporter of the USWNT through 2023 and the presenting sponsor of the SheBelieves Cup, Visa will continue its long-standing support in the development of women’s soccer. 10 Japan and No. • Utd fans furious over treatment in Brugge Groups of 20 or more can order directly at ussoccer.com. • Klinsmann blasts Hertha in leaked diary. USA Will Face England, Spain and Japan in Fifth Annual Tournament, Should midfielder Julie Ertz play in the opening game against England, it will mark her 100th.