Katana's POV
"So where is Mikaela?" Emma asks as we sit and wait for the press people to arrive in the Twitter New York building.
Today's national team media day and we just had lunch so now Emma, Talia, and I have to do a joint press conference.
"She, Nova, Megan, Freya, Aurora, and Sahara are out on a spa day." I say.
"That sounds better than this." Talia says as I noticed the list of broadcasters for the World Cup is on our table.
FOX WORLD CUP BROADCASTERS
Play-By-Play Announcers & Analysts:
JP Dellacamera & Aly Wagner
Alessandra Di Tommaso & Lauren Holiday
John Strong & Abby Wambach
Jenn Hildreth & Carli Lloyd
Derek Rae & Danielle Slaton
Jorge Pérez-Navarro & Cat Whitehill
Studio Hosts:
Kate Abdo
Jenny Taft
Studio Analysts:
Eniola Aluko
Shannon Boxx
Ariane Hingst
Karina LeBlanc
Kelley O'Hara
Heather O'Reilly
Leslie Osborne
Megan Rapinoe
Amy Rodriguez
Briana Scurry
Rules Analyst
Christina Unkel
"How's Amy able to go?" I ask.
"The NWSL is taking a break during the World Cup." Talia says. "Then after the world cup they're gonna use the Challenge Cup to help fill the games missed in the league.
"So like if Real Miami and Inter New York play during the challenge cup then that result will be used for the league?" I ask.
"Yeah." Emma says. "Then after the Challenge Cup ends, the 2nd half of the schedule will be released."
"Oh." I say then the press people come into the room so I look at the other paper on our table.
2023 United States Women's World Cup Roster
Number-Name-Age-Position-Club Team
1-Katana Solo-25-GK-Arsenal W.F.C.
2-Sofia Huerta-30-RB-Reign FC
3-Emily Fox-24-LB-Inter New York
4-Alana Cook-26-CB-Reign FC
5-Sam Mewis-30-CM-Inter New York
6-Jaelin Howell-23-CDM-Inter New York
7-Abby Dahlkemper-30-CB-San Diego United
8-Julie Ertz-31-CDM-Angel City
9-Sophia Smith-22-RW-Portland Thorns
10-Catarina Macario-23-CM-Olympique Lyonnais
11-Lynn Williams-30-LW-Inter New York
12-Tierna Davidson-24-CB-Arsenal W.F.C.
13-Alex Morgan-33-ST-San Diego United
14-Talia Martin-24-ST-Arsenal W.F.C.
15-Andi Sullivan-27-CDM-Washington Spirit
16-Rose Lavelle-CM-28-Reign FC
17-Tobin Heath-35-LW-Arsenal W.F.C.
18-Casey Murphy-27-GK-North Carolina Courage
19-Crystal Dunn-30-LB-Portland Thorns
20-Naomi Girma-22-CB-San Diego United
21-Alyssa Naeher-35-GK-Chicago Red Stars
22-Kristie Maxwell-32-CM-Orlando Pride
23-Christen Press-34-LW-Angel City FC
24-Ashley Sanchez-24-CM-Washington Spirit
25-Sarah Gorden-30-RB-Inter New York
26-Midge Purce-27-RW-Real Miami
"I'm still confused why FIFA increased the roster size from 23 to 26." I say.
"Same." Talia says.
"I think Marta's gonna put it back to 23 when she takes over as FIFA president." Emma says.
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