Preseason Rosters Feature Non-Roster Invitees Who Have Been Given a Chance to Compete for a Spot
As the 2016 season approaches, NWSL clubs are selecting their preseason rosters to make final decisions. Fans are excited to see their favorite soccer stars, many of whom are on different teams this upcoming season, such as Alex Morgan and the newest club addition to the NWSL, the Orlando Pride.
News from the NWSL – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs announced their preseason rosters ahead of the start to the 2016 season.
Players from the U.S. Women’s National Team as well as internationals from several other countries have yet to report to their respective clubs, but will be joining up with their club teammates in the coming weeks.
In addition to the large contingent of international players, the preseason rosters also feature a strong group of non-roster invitees who have been given a chance to compete for a spot in the league. See below for a breakdown of the preseason rosters for all 10 clubs.
Boston Breakers
Goalkeepers (3): Jami Kranich, Abby Smith, Libby Stout
Defenders (8): Bianca Calderone, Brooke Elby, Whitney Engen, Kassey Kallman, Julie King, Mollie Pathman, Kylie Strom, Christen Westphal, Rachel Wood
Midfielders (10): Jo Blankenship, Sinead Farrelly, Lauren Lazo, Kristie Mewis, Katie Ponce, Brittany Ratcliffe, Angela Salem, Clare Pleuler, Louise Schillgard, McCall Zerboni
Forwards (7): Jenna Fisher, Elise Krieghoff, Katie Lenz, Morgan Marlborough, Stephanie McCaffrey, Katie Schoepfer, Kyah Simon, Stephanie Verdoia
Chicago Red Stars
Goalkeepers (4): Michele Dalton, Alyssa Naeher, Jennifer Pelley, Brianna Smallidge
Defenders (11): Kassidy Brown, Arin Gilliland, Sarah Gorden, Samantha Johnson, Julie Johnston, Adrienne Jordan, Madison Krauser, Alyssa Mautz, Katie Naughton, Casey Short, Cara Walls
Midfielders (8): Danielle Colaprico, Taylor Comeau, Amanda Da Costa, Vanessa DiBernardo, Rosie Malone-Povolny, Olivia Pappalardo, Courtney Raetzman, Rebekah Roller
Forwards (8): Zakiya Bywaters, Janelle Flaws, Jennifer Hoy, Sofia Huerta, Giuleana Lopez, Mary Luba, Sieja Joanie, Christen Press
FC Kansas City
Goalkeepers (3): Nicole Barnhart, Katelyn Rowland, Kelsey Brouwer
Defenders (9): Brittany Taylor, Amanda Frisbie, Katie Bowen, Brianne Reed, Alex Arlitt, Molly Menchel, McKenzie Karas, Tessa Andujar, Lauren Silver, Becky Sauerbrunn
Midfielders (11): Jen Buczkowski, Mandy Laddish, Yael Averbuch, Erika Tymrak, Frances Silva, Kaysie Clark, Jessica Ayers, Alexa Newfield, Lo Labonta, Heather O’Reilly, Desiree Scott
Forwards (3): Shea Groom, Caroline Kastor, Tiffany McCarty
Houston Dash
Goalkeepers (4): Haley Carter, Bianca Henninger, Kate Scheele, Lydia Williams
Defenders (9): Ellie Brush, Allysha Chapman, Janelly Farias, Jen LaPonte, Stephanie Ochs, Poliana, Cari Roccaro, Lauren Sesselmann, Caroline Van Slambrouck
Midfielders (8): Monica Alvarado, Andressa, Morgan Brian, Amber Brooks, Caity Heap, Carli Lloyd, Cami Privett, Chestley Strother
Forwards (8): Allie Bailey, Janine Beckie, Bianca Brinson, Rachel Daly, Tessa Gavilsky-Florio, Melissa Henderson, Kealia Ohai, Chioma Ubogagu
Orlando Pride
Goalkeepers (3): Aubrey Bledsoe, Ashlyn Harris, Julia Kantor
Defenders (9): Laura Alleway, Monica Hickmann Alves, Steph Catley, Kristen Edmonds, Maddy Evans, Cami Levin, Toni Pressley, Jackie Simpson, Samantha Witteman
Midfielders (8): Becky Edwards, Leah Fortune, Kaylyn Kyle, Sierra Lelii, Kim Reynolds, Lianne Sanderson, Lauren Smith, Dani Weatherholt
Forwards (8): Josée Bélanger, Christina Burkenroad, Jamia Fields, Sarah Hagen, Chelsea Leiva, Alex Morgan, Jasmyne Spencer, Allie Wisner
Portland Thorns FC
Goalkeepers (3): Michelle Betos, Adrianna Franch, Emily Kruger
Defenders (8): McKenzie Berryhill, Kendall Johnson, Meghan Klingenberg, Emily Menges, Shade Pratt, Katherine Reynolds, Emily Sonnett, Kat Williamson
Midfielders (6): Celeste Boureille, Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Allie Long, Mana Shim
Forwards (4): Anna Maria Gilbertson, Nadia Nadim, Christine Sinclair, Jodie Taylor
Seattle Reign FC
Goalkeepers (4): Hope Solo, Haley Kopmeyer, Lindsey Luke, Andi Tostanosky
Defenders (10): Lauren Barnes, Rachel Corsie, Antonia Göransson, Elli Reed, Kendall Fletcher, Carson Pickett, Michelle Cruz, Paige Nielsen, Kelly Beck, Morgan Batcheller
Midfielders (7): Kim Little, Jessica Fishlock, Keelin Winters, Havana Solaun, Kathryn Bennett, Lindsay Elston, Erica Shelton
Forwards (6): Merritt Mathias, Manon Melis, Megan Rapinoe, Beverly Yanez, Kiersten Dallstream, Rebecca Candler
Sky Blue FC
Goalkeepers (2): Brittany Anghel, Caroline Casey
Defenders (10): Lindsi Cutshall, Caitlin Foord, CoCo Goodson, Kristin Grubka, Maya Hayes, Meg Morris, Kelley O’Hara, Christie Rampone, Erin Simon, Erica Skroski
Midfielders (11): Nicole Baxter, Rachel Breton, Kelly Conheeney, Kim DeCesare, Theresa Diederich, Shawna Gordon, Sarah Killion, Taylor Lytle, Raquel Rodriguez, Domi Richardson, Nikki Stanton
Forwards (6): Krystyna Freda, Leah Galton, Kelsey Haycook, Tasha Kai, Sam Kerr, Danielle Schulmann
Washington Spirit
Goalkeepers (3): Stephanie Labbé, Kelsey Wys, DiDi Haracic
Defenders (8): Ali Krieger, Megan Oyster, Whitney Church, Estelle Johnson, Shelina Zadorsky, Alyssa Kleiner, Sam Lofton, Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz
Midfielders (13): Diana Matheson, Joanna Lohman, Christine Nairn, Tori Huster, Caprice Dydasco, Alli Murphy, Kara Wilson, Sarah Adams, Katharina Wyrich, Haley Rosen, Yanara Aedo, Jordan Roseboro, Laila Spamer
Forwards (11): Estefania Banini, Laura del Rio, Melissa Downey, Crystal Dunn, Cali Farquharson, Francisca Ordega, Hayley Raso, Katie Stengel, Cheyna Williams, Tiffany Weimer, Sarah Zadrazil
Western New York Flash
Goalkeepers (2): Sabrina D’Angelo, Britt Eckerstrom
Defenders (7): Abby Dahlkemper, Abby Erceg, Jaelene Hinkle, Alanna Kennedy, Laura Liedle, Becca Moros, Courtney Niemiec
Midfielders (7): Carolina Arias, Halimatu Ayinde, Elizabeth Eddy, Jeon Ga-Eul, Michaela Hahn, Samantha Mewis, Meredith Speck
Forwards (11): Dana Costello, Makenzy Doniak, Kristen Hamilton, Taylor Leach, Adriana Leon, Jessica McDonald, Taylor Smith, Lynn Williams, Mallory Weber, Catherine Zimmerman
Source: NWSL (www.nwslsoccer.com), Photo Credit: Orlando Pride
