2020 NWSL Challenge Cup squads

The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup was a one-off tournament during the 2020 National Women's Soccer League season to mark the league's return to action from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NWSL teams were required to submit finalized rosters to participate in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup on June 21. Roster sizes were required to be a minimum of 22 players and maximum of 28 players (24 senior players + 4 supplemental players) and contain at least three goalkeepers. Only players listed on that final roster will be permitted to participate in the tournament. Furthermore, teams could sign a maximum of 4 players they had the rights to but were not yet under contract to short-term contracts lasting the duration of the tournament. Short-term loans from teams outside the NWSL were also permissible.[1]

Squads were announced on June 23, 2020.[2] 22 of the 32 federation players were included in the squads.

The age listed is as of June 27, 2020, the first day of the tournament. Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Chicago Red Stars

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The final 28-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[3]

Head coach: United States Rory Dames

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 United States Alyssa Naeher GK (1988-04-20)April 20, 1988 (aged 32) Federation
21 United States Emily Boyd GK (1996-07-25)July 25, 1996 (aged 23)
38 United States Cassie Miller GK (1995-04-28)April 28, 1995 (aged 25)
Defenders
6 United States Casey Short DF (1990-08-23)August 23, 1990 (aged 29) Federation
8 United States Julie Ertz DF (1992-04-06)April 6, 1992 (aged 28) Federation
11 United States Sarah Gorden DF (1992-09-13)September 13, 1992 (aged 27)
14 United States Zoe Morse DF (1998-04-01)April 1, 1998 (aged 22)
16 United States Camryn Biegalski DF (1998-08-11)August 11, 1998 (aged 21)
23 United States Julia Bingham DF (1998-05-25)May 25, 1998 (aged 22)
26 United States Tierna Davidson DF (1998-09-19)September 19, 1998 (aged 21) Federation
28 United States Kayla Sharples DF (1997-06-17)June 17, 1997 (aged 23)
29 Canada Bianca St. Georges DF (1997-07-28)July 28, 1997 (aged 22)
30 United States Hannah Davison DF (1997-04-09)April 9, 1997 (aged 23)
32 United States Zoey Goralski DF (1995-01-22)January 22, 1995 (aged 25)
Midfielders
9 United States Savannah McCaskill MF (1996-07-31)July 31, 1996 (aged 23)
10 United States Vanessa DiBernardo MF (1992-05-15)May 15, 1992 (aged 28)
12 Japan Yūki Nagasato MF (1987-07-15)July 15, 1987 (aged 32) International
13 United States Morgan Gautrat MF (1993-02-26)February 26, 1993 (aged 27) Federation
18 United States Ella Stevens MF (1997-12-11)December 11, 1997 (aged 22)
24 United States Danielle Colaprico MF (1993-05-06)May 6, 1993 (aged 27)
25 United States Cassie Rohan MF (1998-02-28)February 28, 1998 (aged 22)
Forwards
2 United States Kealia Watt FW (1992-01-31)January 31, 1992 (aged 28)
5 United States Rachel Hill FW (1995-04-17)April 17, 1995 (aged 25)
7 United States Michele Vasconcelos FW (1994-05-11)May 11, 1994 (aged 26)
15 United States Makenzy Doniak FW (1994-02-25)February 25, 1994 (aged 26)
19 United States Sarah Luebbert FW (1997-12-16)December 16, 1997 (aged 22)
22 United States Zoe Redei FW (1997-10-08)October 8, 1997 (aged 22)
33 Mexico Katie Johnson FW (1994-09-14)September 14, 1994 (aged 25)

Houston Dash

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The final 24-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[4]

Head coach: England James Clarkson

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 United States Jane Campbell GK (1995-02-17)February 17, 1995 (aged 25)
20 United States Lindsey Harris GK (1993-11-13)November 13, 1993 (aged 26)
99 United States Amanda Dennis GK (1998-05-25)May 25, 1998 (aged 22)
Defenders
2 Canada Allysha Chapman DF (1989-01-25)January 25, 1989 (aged 31) Federation
11 United States Megan Oyster DF (1992-09-03)September 3, 1992 (aged 27)
17 United States Erin Simon DF (1994-08-19)August 19, 1994 (aged 25)
23 United States Ally Prisock DF (1997-01-18)January 18, 1997 (aged 23)
25 United States Katie Naughton DF (1994-02-15)February 15, 1994 (aged 26)
Midfielders
5 United States CeCe Kizer MF (1997-08-07)August 7, 1997 (aged 22)
6 United States Shea Groom MF (1993-03-04)March 4, 1993 (aged 27)
9 United States Haley Hanson MF (1996-02-22)February 22, 1996 (aged 24)
10 United States Christine Nairn MF (1990-09-25)September 25, 1990 (aged 29)
13 Canada Sophie Schmidt MF (1988-06-28)June 28, 1988 (aged 31) Federation
14 United States Brianna Visalli MF (1995-04-17)April 17, 1995 (aged 25)
19 United States Kristie Mewis MF (1991-02-25)February 25, 1991 (aged 29)
28 United States Cami Privett MF (1993-03-16)March 16, 1993 (aged 27)
Forwards
3 England Rachel Daly FW (1991-12-06)December 6, 1991 (aged 28) International
4 Canada Maegan Kelly FW (1992-02-19)February 19, 1992 (aged 28)
7 United States Katie Stengel FW (1992-02-29)February 29, 1992 (aged 28)
8 Canada Nichelle Prince FW (1995-02-19)February 19, 1995 (aged 25) Federation
12 United States Veronica Latsko FW (1995-12-12)December 12, 1995 (aged 24)
16 Jamaica Kayla McCoy FW (1996-09-03)September 3, 1996 (aged 23)
24 United States Jamia Fields FW (1993-09-24)September 24, 1993 (aged 26)
26 United States Bridgette Andrzejewski FW (1997-01-27)January 27, 1997 (aged 23)

North Carolina Courage

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The final 25-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[5]

Head coach: England Paul Riley

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
0 United States Katelyn Rowland GK (1994-03-16)March 16, 1994 (aged 26)
1 Canada Stephanie Labbé GK (1986-10-10)October 10, 1986 (aged 33) Federation
42 United States Samantha Murphy GK (1997-04-21)April 21, 1997 (aged 23)
Defenders
3 United States Kaleigh Kurtz DF (1994-09-09)September 9, 1994 (aged 25)
6 New Zealand Abby Erceg DF (1989-11-20)November 20, 1989 (aged 30)
7 United States Abby Dahlkemper DF (1993-05-13)May 13, 1993 (aged 27) Federation
13 United States Ryan Williams DF (1996-02-23)February 23, 1996 (aged 24)
15 United States Jaelene Daniels DF (1993-05-28)May 28, 1993 (aged 27)
16 United States Hailie Mace DF (1997-03-24)March 24, 1997 (aged 23)
20 Canada Lindsay Agnew DF (1995-03-31)March 31, 1995 (aged 25)
22 United States Hailey Harbison DF (1996-10-03)October 3, 1996 (aged 23)
26 United States Sinclaire Miramontez DF (1998-04-11)April 11, 1998 (aged 22)
27 United States Addisyn Merrick DF (1998-03-04)March 4, 1998 (aged 22)
Midfielders
2 United States Lauren Milliet MF (1996-12-01)December 1, 1996 (aged 23)
5 United States Sam Mewis MF (1992-10-09)October 9, 1992 (aged 27) Federation
8 Republic of Ireland Denise O'Sullivan MF (1994-02-04)February 4, 1994 (aged 26) International
10 Brazil Debinha MF (1991-10-20)October 20, 1991 (aged 28) International
19 United States Crystal Dunn MF (1992-07-03)July 3, 1992 (aged 27) Federation
21 United States Cari Roccaro MF (1994-07-18)July 18, 1994 (aged 25)
25 United States Meredith Speck MF (1993-02-01)February 1, 1993 (aged 27)
Forwards
4 United States McKenzie Meehan FW (1994-12-25)December 25, 1994 (aged 25)
9 United States Lynn Williams FW (1993-05-21)May 21, 1993 (aged 27)
14 United States Jessica McDonald FW (1988-02-28)February 28, 1988 (aged 32)
17 United States Ally Watt FW (1997-03-12)March 12, 1997 (aged 23)
23 United States Kristen Hamilton FW (1992-04-17)April 17, 1992 (aged 28)

OL Reign

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The final 28-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[6]

Head coach: France Farid Benstiti

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 United States Michelle Betos GK (1988-02-20)February 20, 1988 (aged 32)
26 United States Casey Murphy GK (1996-04-25)April 25, 1996 (aged 24)
27 United States Carly Nelson GK (1998-02-11)February 11, 1998 (aged 22)
Defenders
2 United States Amber Brooks DF (1991-01-23)January 23, 1991 (aged 29)
3 United States Lauren Barnes DF (1989-05-31)May 31, 1989 (aged 31)
4 United States Alana Cook DF (1997-04-11)April 11, 1997 (aged 23) Loan
13 Spain Celia Jiménez Delgado DF (1995-06-20)June 20, 1995 (aged 25) International
14 United States Stephanie Cox DF (1986-04-03)April 3, 1986 (aged 34)
19 United States Kristen McNabb DF (1994-04-17)April 17, 1994 (aged 26)
23 United States Taylor Smith DF (1993-12-01)December 1, 1993 (aged 26)
29 United States Adrienne Jordan DF (1994-01-30)January 30, 1994 (aged 26)
30 United States Machaela George DF (1997-10-03)October 3, 1997 (aged 22)
99 United States Madison Hammond DF (1997-11-15)November 15, 1997 (aged 22)
Midfielders
5 Canada Quinn[a] MF (1995-08-11)August 11, 1995 (aged 24) International
6 United States Allie Long MF (1987-08-13)August 13, 1987 (aged 32) Federation
10 Wales Jess Fishlock MF (1987-01-14)January 14, 1987 (aged 33)
12 United States Morgan Andrews MF (1995-03-25)March 25, 1995 (aged 25)
17 United States Dani Weatherholt MF (1994-03-17)March 17, 1994 (aged 26)
25 United States Kelcie Hedge MF (1997-09-19)September 19, 1997 (aged 22)
28 Costa Rica Shirley Cruz MF (1985-08-28)August 28, 1985 (aged 34) International
31 New Zealand Rosie White MF (1993-06-06)June 6, 1993 (aged 27) International
Forwards
9 England Jodie Taylor FW (1986-05-17)May 17, 1986 (aged 34)
11 United States Darian Jenkins FW (1995-01-05)January 5, 1995 (aged 25)
18 United States Mariah Lee FW (1995-06-30)June 30, 1995 (aged 24)
20 United States Sofia Huerta FW (1992-12-14)December 14, 1992 (aged 27)
21 Japan Nicole Momiki FW (1996-04-09)April 9, 1996 (aged 24)
22 United States Jasmyne Spencer FW (1990-08-27)August 27, 1990 (aged 29)
24 United States Bethany Balcer FW (1997-03-07)March 7, 1997 (aged 23)

Portland Thorns FC

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The final 25-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[7]

Head coach: England Mark Parsons

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
24 United States Adrianna Franch GK (1990-11-02)November 2, 1990 (aged 29) Federation
31 United States Bella Bixby GK (1995-11-20)November 20, 1995 (aged 24)
33 United States Britt Eckerstrom GK (1993-05-28)May 28, 1993 (aged 27)
Defenders
2 United States Katherine Reynolds DF (1987-09-14)September 14, 1987 (aged 32)
4 United States Becky Sauerbrunn DF (1985-06-06)June 6, 1985 (aged 35) Federation
5 United States Emily Menges DF (1992-07-28)July 28, 1992 (aged 27)
15 United States Madison Pogarch DF (1997-11-05)November 5, 1997 (aged 22)
18 United States Christen Westphal DF (1993-09-02)September 2, 1993 (aged 26)
20 United States Kelli Hubly DF (1994-08-09)August 9, 1994 (aged 25)
25 United States Meghan Klingenberg DF (1988-08-02)August 2, 1988 (aged 31)
39 United States Meaghan Nally DF (1998-06-30)June 30, 1998 (aged 21)
43 United States Autumn Smithers DF (1997-11-04)November 4, 1997 (aged 22)
Midfielders
10 United States Lindsey Horan MF (1994-05-26)May 26, 1994 (aged 26) Federation
11 Costa Rica Raquel Rodríguez MF (1993-10-28)October 28, 1993 (aged 26) International
30 United States Celeste Boureille MF (1994-04-20)April 20, 1994 (aged 26)
35 United States Gabby Seiler MF (1994-09-14)September 14, 1994 (aged 25)
36 United States Angela Salem MF (1988-07-24)July 24, 1988 (aged 31)
37 United States Emily Ogle MF (1996-08-05)August 5, 1996 (aged 23)
Forwards
9 United States Sophia Smith FW (2000-08-10)August 10, 2000 (aged 19)
12 Canada Christine Sinclair FW (1983-06-12)June 12, 1983 (aged 37) Federation
22 United States Morgan Weaver FW (1997-10-18)October 18, 1997 (aged 22)
34 United States Tyler Lussi FW (1995-01-26)January 26, 1995 (aged 25)
38 United States Simone Charley FW (1995-02-04)February 4, 1995 (aged 25)
40 United States Marissa Everett FW (1997-08-29)August 29, 1997 (aged 22)
41 United States Anika Rodriguez FW (1997-01-01)January 1, 1997 (aged 23)

Sky Blue FC

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The final 26-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[8]

Head coach: England Freya Coombe

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 Canada Kailen Sheridan GK (1995-07-16)July 16, 1995 (aged 24) Federation
13 Bosnia and Herzegovina DiDi Haracic GK (1992-04-12)April 12, 1992 (aged 28)
21 United States Mandy McGlynn GK (1998-11-03)November 3, 1998 (aged 21)
35 United States Megan Hinz GK (1995-12-04)December 4, 1995 (aged 24)
Defenders
2 United States Kaleigh Riehl DF (1996-10-21)October 21, 1996 (aged 23)
8 United States Erica Skroski DF (1991-02-14)February 14, 1991 (aged 29)
12 United States Gina Lewandowski DF (1985-04-13)April 13, 1985 (aged 35)
15 Mexico Sabrina Flores DF (1996-01-31)January 31, 1996 (aged 24)
22 United States Mandy Freeman DF (1995-03-23)March 23, 1995 (aged 25)
24 Cameroon Estelle Johnson DF (1988-07-21)July 21, 1988 (aged 31)
26 Jamaica Chantelle Swaby DF (1998-08-06)August 6, 1998 (aged 21)
Midfielders
5 United States Nicole Baxter MF (1994-05-12)May 12, 1994 (aged 26)
6 Ghana Jennifer Cudjoe MF (1994-03-07)March 7, 1994 (aged 26) International
7 United States McCall Zerboni MF (1986-12-13)December 13, 1986 (aged 33)
9 Japan Nahomi Kawasumi MF (1985-09-23)September 23, 1985 (aged 34) International
14 United States Kenie Wright MF (1997-08-14)August 14, 1997 (aged 22)
16 United States Sarah Woldmoe MF (1992-07-27)July 27, 1992 (aged 27)
17 United States Domi Richardson MF (1992-10-18)October 18, 1992 (aged 27)
18 United States Cassidy Benintente MF (1994-06-12)June 12, 1994 (aged 26)
19 United States Elizabeth Eddy MF (1991-09-13)September 13, 1991 (aged 28)
23 United States Midge Purce MF (1995-09-18)September 18, 1995 (aged 24)
73 United States Madison Tiernan MF (1995-07-03)July 3, 1995 (aged 24)
Forwards
4 United States Paige Monaghan FW (1996-11-13)November 13, 1996 (aged 23)
20 Canada Evelyne Viens FW (1997-02-06)February 6, 1997 (aged 23) International
25 United States Ifeoma Onumonu FW (1994-02-25)February 25, 1994 (aged 26)
28 United States Imani Dorsey FW (1996-03-21)March 21, 1996 (aged 24)

Utah Royals FC

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The final 28-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[9]

Head coach: England Craig Harrington

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 United States Abby Smith GK (1993-10-04)October 4, 1993 (aged 26)
18 United States Nicole Barnhart GK (1981-10-10)October 10, 1981 (aged 38)
61 United States Melissa Lowder GK (1997-01-29)January 29, 1997 (aged 23)
Defenders
2 Scotland Rachel Corsie DF (1989-08-17)August 17, 1989 (aged 30)
5 United States Kelley O'Hara DF (1988-08-04)August 4, 1988 (aged 31) Federation
6 New Zealand Katie Bowen DF (1994-04-15)April 15, 1994 (aged 26)
7 United States Elizabeth Ball DF (1995-10-20)October 20, 1995 (aged 24)
14 United States Gaby Vincent DF (1997-12-07)December 7, 1997 (aged 22)
19 United States Michelle Maemone DF (1997-03-18)March 18, 1997 (aged 23)
20 United States Mallory Weber DF (1994-04-04)April 4, 1994 (aged 26)
22 United States Madeline Nolf DF (1996-03-29)March 29, 1996 (aged 24)
24 United States Taylor Leach DF (1992-01-19)January 19, 1992 (aged 28)
30 United States Marissa Sheva DF (1997-04-22)April 22, 1997 (aged 23)
Midfielders
9 United States Lo'eau LaBonta MF (1993-03-18)March 18, 1993 (aged 27)
10 Canada Diana Matheson MF (1984-04-06)April 6, 1984 (aged 36) Federation
11 Canada Desiree Scott MF (1987-07-31)July 31, 1987 (aged 32) Federation
13 United States Chestley Strother MF (1994-06-13)June 13, 1994 (aged 26)
21 Spain Verónica Boquete MF (1987-04-09)April 9, 1987 (aged 33) International
29 United States Kate Del Fava MF (1998-07-23)July 23, 1998 (aged 21)
38 France Aminata Diallo MF (1995-04-03)April 3, 1995 (aged 25) International, Loan
66 Iceland Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir MF (1988-09-28)September 28, 1988 (aged 31)
Forwards
3 United States Tziarra King FW (1998-08-24)August 24, 1998 (aged 21)
8 United States Amy Rodriguez FW (1987-02-17)February 17, 1987 (aged 33)
12 United States Taylor Lytle FW (1989-03-31)March 31, 1989 (aged 31)
17 United States Arielle Ship FW (1995-05-02)May 2, 1995 (aged 25)
25 United States Brittany Ratcliffe FW (1994-02-07)February 7, 1994 (aged 26)
33 United States Holly Daugirda FW (1997-12-24)December 24, 1997 (aged 22)
42 United States Raisa Strom-Okimoto FW (1997-10-25)October 25, 1997 (aged 22)

Washington Spirit

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The final 26-player roster was announced on June 23, 2020.[10]

Head coach: England Richie Burke

No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Designation
Goalkeepers
1 United States Aubrey Bledsoe GK (1991-11-20)November 20, 1991 (aged 28)
21 United States Katie Lund GK (1996-11-27)November 27, 1996 (aged 23)
25 Canada Devon Kerr GK (1997-07-03)July 3, 1997 (aged 22)
Defenders
3 United States Sam Staab DF (1997-03-28)March 28, 1997 (aged 23)
4 United States Natalie Jacobs DF (1997-08-16)August 16, 1997 (aged 22)
5 United States Brooke Hendrix DF (1993-05-06)May 6, 1993 (aged 27)
9 United States Tegan McGrady DF (1997-10-11)October 11, 1997 (aged 22)
14 United States Paige Nielsen DF (1993-10-24)October 24, 1993 (aged 26)
22 Canada Jenna Hellstrom DF (1995-04-02)April 2, 1995 (aged 25) International
23 United States Tori Huster DF (1989-09-23)September 23, 1989 (aged 30)
24 United States Kaiya McCullough DF (1998-05-29)May 29, 1998 (aged 22)
Midfielders
7 United States Jaye Boissiere MF (1996-02-16)February 16, 1996 (aged 24)
8 United States Meggie Dougherty Howard MF (1995-07-27)July 27, 1995 (aged 24)
10 United States Rose Lavelle MF (1995-05-14)May 14, 1995 (aged 25) Federation
11 United States Jordan DiBiasi MF (1996-10-28)October 28, 1996 (aged 23)
12 United States Andi Sullivan MF (1995-12-20)December 20, 1995 (aged 24)
18 United States Jessie Scarpa MF (1996-05-05)May 5, 1996 (aged 24)
19 United States Dorian Bailey MF (1997-01-28)January 28, 1997 (aged 23)
26 United States Meghan McCool MF (1997-09-14)September 14, 1997 (aged 22)
Forwards
2 United States Ashley Sanchez FW (1999-03-16)March 16, 1999 (aged 21)
6 United States Katie McClure FW (1998-03-14)March 14, 1998 (aged 22)
13 United States Bayley Feist FW (1997-03-14)March 14, 1997 (aged 23)
16 United States Averie Collins FW (1997-03-03)March 3, 1997 (aged 23)
17 Japan Kumi Yokoyama FW (1993-08-13)August 13, 1993 (aged 26) International
31 United States Crystal Thomas FW (1994-01-18)January 18, 1994 (aged 26)
33 United States Ashley Hatch FW (1995-05-25)May 25, 1995 (aged 25)

Notes

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  1. ^ Then known as Rebecca Quinn

References

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  1. ^ "2020 NWSL Challenge Cup roster rules" (PDF). NWSL.
  2. ^ Levine, Matthew (June 23, 2020). "NWSL announces updated 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret schedule and releases full rosters". NWSL. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "Chicago Red Stars Announce 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Roster". Chicago Red Stars. June 23, 2020. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "Houston Dash announce full roster ahead of 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup". Houston Dynamo. June 23, 2020. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "NC Courage Announces 2020 Roster". North Carolina Courage. June 23, 2020. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "OL Reign Announce 28-Player Roster for NWSL Challenge Cup". OL Reign. June 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "Thorns FC announce roster for 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup". Portland Timbers. June 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Sky Blue FC Announces 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Roster". Sky Blue FC. June 23, 2020. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. ^ "URFC Announces Roster Ahead of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup". Real Salt Lake. June 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Washington Spirit announce 26-player roster ahead of 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret". Washington Spirit. June 23, 2020.
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