Horan, Morgan named captains of US Women's World Cup team
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[July 08, 2023]
(Reuters) -Midfielder Lindsey Horan and forward Alex Morgan
were named on Friday as captains of the U.S. team that will begin a
quest for a third consecutive Women's World Cup title in two weeks.
The duo are assuming the captain's role as defender Becky Sauerbrunn
will miss the July 20-Aug. 20 tournament in Australia and New
Zealand due to a foot injury. When the players are on the field at
the same time, Horan will wear the arm band.
"We have a lot of leaders on this team among the young players and
the veteran players, and among those Lindsey and Alex have vast
experience in big games and they understand what it takes to win at
the highest levels," U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski said in a
news release.
"They are ultimate professionals and understand all the factors that
go into having a united and motivated team. I know they will
represent us well on and off the field at the World Cup," Andonovski
added.
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The 34-year-old Morgan, who will be playing in her fourth World Cup,
has captained the U.S. team 22 times from the start of a match, most
recently in the opening game of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup in
February.
"We're both in these stages in our career where we're ready for it,
where we have gained the respect of our teammates," Morgan said. "We
feel really good and confident in where we are."
The 29-year-old Horan, who will be playing in her second World Cup,
has captained the U.S. nine times from the start of a match, most
recently at February's SheBelieves Cup.
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Jun 27, 2023; Carson, California, USA;
USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe (left), forward Alex Morgan (center) and
midfielder Lindsey Horan during Women's World Cup media day at
Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY
Sports/File Photo
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The Lyon standout famously accepted the number 10
jersey from former captain Carli Lloyd after the forward called time
on her decorated career. She takes the helm for one of the least
experienced U.S. squads in recent memory, with 14 World Cup
newcomers in the mix.
"There's just a new responsibility for me," Horan said.
"Holding a standard and the level and going into every single game
prepared and making sure we take control of, you know, our new
players, young players how the leaders on the last World Cup team
took care of me," Horan added.
The U.S. kick off their campaign against Vietnam on July 22 before
facing the Netherlands, who they beat in the 2019 World Cup final,
and Portugal in Group E.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Additional reporting by Amy
Tennery in New York; Editing by Ken Ferris and Will Dunham)
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