Sixty NWSL players to take part in 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

NEW YORK – Sixty NWSL players will represent their respective countries on global soccer’s grandest stage when they take the field for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup next week in Australia and New Zealand.

Of the 32 teams slated to participate in the event, a record 16 teams are set to feature talent from the NWSL player pool, including countries from all six confederations.

“On behalf of the National Women’s Soccer League, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the sixty remarkable athletes who have been selected to represent their respective national teams on the world stage this summer,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “The sheer number of NWSL players featured on these rosters is a testament to the exceptional talent that thrives within our league. This is a proud moment for the NWSL as we witness the impact our players are making at the international level, and I wish every one of them luck as they embark on their journeys.”

Each NWSL club boasts at least two players on World Cup rosters. A full list of NWSL players competing in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup can be found below.