NWSL Seattle Reign FC

Four Reign FC Players Named to USWNT Roster for Upcoming Matches

Published on January 24, 2014 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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SEATTLE - Jan. 24, 2014 - The US Women's National Team has announced the 24-player roster for the squad's upcoming three-week road trip to open up its 2014 schedule.

Four Reign FC players have been named to the roster including goalkeeper Hope Solo, forward Megan Rapinoe, forward Sydney Leroux, and defender Stephanie Cox.

The USWNT will play its first match of the year on Jan. 31 against Canada before playing back-to-back games against Russia on Feb. 8 and Feb. 12. USWNT head coach Tom Sermanni will select 18 players to suit up for each of the matches.

Hope finished the team's 2013 schedule with seven starts and eight total appearances with a 6-0-1 record. She held her goals against average to a mere 0.50 and now has 142 caps along with 67 shutouts for her National Team career.

Pinoe made seven starts for the USWNT in 2013, posting four goals with three assists for a total of 11 points.

Syd continues to be one of the top scorers for the USWNT. The forward led the squad in appearances in 2013 with 15, making nine starts, and scoring 10 goals with four assists. Her 24 points ranked second on the team behind only Abby Wambach who finished with 28. Leroux now has 24 goals in 43 career National Team caps.

Steph Cox returned to the international stage for the first time since taking a pregnancy leave. Her only 2013 appearance came in a 4-1 win against Brazil on Nov. 10, 2013 marking her 83rd career National Team cap. Cox started and played 74 minutes before being removed in the 75th minute.

The team's Jan. 31 match against Canada in Frisco, Texas will mark the 51st time these two rivals have met, with the US holding a 42-3-5 all-time record.

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