Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan selected to fourth World Cup roster

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Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson was among the 23 players selected Wednesday for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month.

Thompson, who has been impressive this season as a rookie for Angel City in the National Women’s Soccer League, joins veterans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe on the roster selected by coach Vlatko Andonovski.

"We want to do something that’s never been done before. We believe in the quality of the team and the support we have and we think we have what it takes to make it possible," Andonovski said about the opportunity to win a third straight World Cup title.

Alyssa Thompson #28 of the United States moving with the ball during an international friendly game between Ireland and United States at CITYPARK on April 11, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images))

The players were introduced with a star-studded social media post that included President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne and Megan Thee Stallion.

Alex Morgan #13 of the United States reacts during the first half of the women's international friendly game against Germany at DRV PNK Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.   (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Morgan, 33, and Rapinoe, 37, will be making their fourth World Cup appearances.

Defender Kelley O’Hara, 34, also earned a spot on her fourth World Cup squad as a veteran presence to shore up the backline in the absence of veteran defender and team captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who announced last week she won't play in the World Cup because of a lingering foot injury.

The tournament kicks off on July 20 in Australia