With the U.S. having won its fourth World Cup title, Goal ranks the team's most valuable performers
Richard Heathcote20Jessica McDonald – forwardMcDonald did incredibly well to make the World Cup roster and become a world champion at age 31. Her form with the North Carolina Courage will now determine whether she can find more minutes with the USWNT moving forward. AdvertisementRichard Heathcote19Morgan Brian – midfielderBrian was seen as the future of the USWNT midfield when she started the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal, semifinal and final at age 22. Since then though, injuries and ineffectiveness have seen her fail to really kick on. She was a part of the 2019 World Cup squad but played sparingly. Brian is still only 26 though, and could have a USWNT future if she stays healthy. Elsa18Emily Sonnett – defenderSonnett is one of the top defenders in the NWSL where she plays as a center back for the Portland Thorns, but with the USWNT she's slotted in mostly as a fullback. Jill Ellis doesn't quite seem to rate her, so Sonnett may be fighting for a roster spot moving forward. Martin Rose17Mallory Pugh – wingerPugh burst onto the scene at age 17, when she made her first appearance for the USWNT. At the time, she was expected to be one of the USA's most crucial players by the time the 2019 World Cup rolled around, but that didn't quite happen. Pugh didn't feature after the group stage at the 2019 World Cup but she's still only 21. Her time will come.
