NWSL Seattle Reign FC

Seattle Reign FC Forward Megan Rapinoe Named to USWNT Roster

Published on October 11, 2017 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release


Roster for Friendlies

SEATTLE - U.S. women's national team head coach Jill Ellis announced today the roster for the team's upcoming friendlies against Korea Republic. Seattle Reign FC forward Megan Rapinoe is among the 22 players selected.

Rapinoe returns to the roster after being called in for the team's September friendlies against New Zealand. During the 2017 NWSL season, the Reign FC forward appeared in a career high 18 matches, starting 18. Rapinoe finished third in the NWSL in goals scored with 12, and tallied one assist.

The national team's

first match against Korea Republic is on October 19th at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00pm PT and the match can be seen on FS1.

The team's second

match against South Korea will take place in Cary, North Carolina and can be seen on ESPN. The match will be held on October 22nd at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park with kickoff set for 11:00am PT.

U.S. Women's National Team Roster by Position

GOALKEEPERS (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash),

Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)

DEFENDERS (7): Abby Dahlkemper (NC Courage),

Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Sofia Huerta (Chicago Red Stars), Kelley O'Hara

(Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Casey Short (Chicago Red

Stars), Taylor Smith (NC Courage)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns FC),

Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash), Allie Long

(Portland Thorns FC), Samantha Mewis (NC Courage), Megan Rapinoe (Seattle Reign FC), Andi Sullivan (Stanford)

FORWARDS (5): Crystal Dunn (Chelsea FC), Alex

Morgan (Orlando Pride), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh

(Washington Spirit), Lynn Williams (NC Courage)

Reign FC are now accepting season ticket deposits for the 2018 NWSL season. To place a deposit, visit A or call the Reign FC ticket office at (855) REIGN-FC.

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