Final rosters for the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup have been released by all 10 league teams. Rosters are limited to 28 players.
Roster Key from NWSL:
- ALL = 2021 allocated player
- * = New allocated player for 2021
- CDP = 2021 NWSL Draft Selection
- INTL = International player
- LOAN = Player on Loan
- NTRP = National Team Replacement Player
- SEI = Season Ending Injury List
** Note — Loan, SEI, and NTRP, while listed, do not count against the league-required cap of 28 players **
Chicago Red Stars
GOALKEEPERS: Emily Boyd, Cassie Miller, Alyssa Naeher (ALL-USA), Melissa Lowder (NTRP)
DEFENDERS: Tierna Davidson (ALL-USA), Sarah Gorden, Casey Krueger (ALL-USA), Tatumn Milazzo, Zoe Morse, Kayla Sharples, Bianca St. Georges (ALL-CAN*), Arin Wright
MIDFIELDERS: Danielle Colaprico, Vanessa DiBernardo, Julie Ertz (ALL-USA), Morgan Gautrat, Alyssa Mautz, Nikki Stanton, Ella Stevens, Sarah Woldmoe
FORWARDS: Makenzy Doniak, Zoey Goralski, Rachel Hill, Katie Johnson, Sarah Luebbert, Mallory Pugh (ALL-USA), Kealia Watt
Houston Dash
GOALKEEPERS: Jane Campbell (ALL-USA*), Amanda Dennis, Lindsey Harris
DEFENDERS: Deneisha Blackwood (INTL), Allysha Chapman (ALL-CAN), Katie Naughton, Megan Oyster, Ally Prisock, Annika Schmidt
MIDFIELDERS: Shea Groom, Haley Hanson, Amber Marshall, Kristie Mewis (ALL-USA*), Christine Nairn, Emily Ogle, Cami Privett, Gabby Seiler, Sophie Schmidt (ALL-CAN), Zandy Soree (NTRP), Bri Visalli
FORWARDS: Michelle Alozie (NTRP), Bridgette Andrzejewski, Rachel Daly (INTL), Jamia Fields, Veronica Latsko, Nichelle Prince (ALL-CAN), Maegan Rosa, Katie Stengel
Kansas City NWSL
GOALKEEPERS: Nicole Barnhart, Carly Nelson, Abby Smith
DEFENDERS: Elizabeth Ball, Katie Bowen, Rachel Corsie, Kate Del Fava, Taylor Leach, Michelle Maemone, Sydney Miramontez, Kristen Edmonds
MIDFIELDERS: Lo’eau LaBonta, Chloe Logarzo, Diana Matheson (ALL-CAN), Addie McCain (CDP), Ashley Nick, Victoria Pickett (CDP), Desiree Scott (ALL-CAN), Maddie Nolf, Gaby Vincent, Jordyn Listro
FORWARDS: Darian Jenkins, Jaycie Johnson, Mariana Larroquette, Brittany Ratcliffe, Amy Rodriguez, Raisa Strom-Okimoto, Michele Vasconcelos, Mallory Weber (LOAN)
NJ / NY Gotham FC
GOALKEEPERS: Kailen Sheridan (ALL-CAN), DiDi Haracic, Megan Hinz, Amanda “Mandy” McGlynn
DEFENDERS: Imani Dorsey, Caprice Dydasco, Sabrina Flores, Mandy Freeman, Estelle Johnson, Gina Lewandowski, Erica Skroski, Kenie Wright
MIDFIELDERS: Nicole Baxter, Jennifer Cudjoe (INTL), Elizabeth Eddy, Nahomi Kawasumi (INTL), Sodam Lee (INTL), Domi Richardson, McCall Zerboni
FORWARDS: Carli Lloyd (ALL-USA), Paige Monaghan, Ifeoma Onumonu, Margaret “Midge” Purce (ALL-USA*), Evelyne Viens (INTL)
North Carolina Courage
GOALKEEPERS: Casey Murphy, Samantha Murphy, Katelyn Rowland
DEFENDERS: Lindsay Agnew, Schuyler DeBree, Diane Caldwell (INTL), Abby Erceg, Hailey Harbison, Kaleigh Kurtz, Merritt Mathias, Carson Pickett, Taylor Smith, Ryan Williams
MIDFIELDERS: Debinha (INTL), Angharad James (INTL), Hailie Mace, Denise O’Sullivan (INTL), Peyton Perea, Cari Roccaro, Havana Solaun, Meredith Speck
FORWARDS: Rylee Baisden, Kristen Hamilton, Jessica McDonald, Lynn Williams (ALL – USA*)
Orlando Pride
GOALKEEPERS: Gabby English (NTRP), Ashlyn Harris (ALL – USA), Erin McLeod (ALL – CAN*), Brittany Wilson
DEFENDERS: Ally Haran, Ali Krieger (ALL – USA), Carrie Lawrence, Phoebe McClernon, Courtney Petersen, Konya Plummer (INTL), Toni Pressley, Ali Riley
MIDFIELDERS: Meggie Dougherty Howard, Gunny Jónsdóttir, Taylor Kornieck, Jade Moore (INTL), Erika Tymrak, Marisa Viggiano, Chelsee Washington
FORWARDS: Abi Kim, Sydney Leroux, Alex Morgan (ALL-USA), Crystal Thomas, Marta Vieira da Silva
OL Reign
GOALKEEPERS: Karen Bardsley, Ella Dederick, Cosette Morché
DEFENDERS: Lauren Barnes, Amber Brooks, Celia, Steph Cox, Machaela George, Madison Hammond, Sam Hiatt, Kristen McNabb
MIDFIELDERS: Angelina, Shirley Cruz (INTL), Jess Fishlock, Kelcie Hedge, Jenna Holtz (NTRP), Allie Long, Quinn (ALL-CAN*), Dani Weatherholt, Rosie White
FORWARDS (9): Bethany Balcer, Sofia Huerta, Tziarra King, Nicole Momiki, Miranda Nild (LOAN), Leah Pruitt, Megan Rapinoe (ALL-USA), Jasmyne Spencer, Ally Watt (SEI)
Portland Thorns FC
GOALKEEPERS: Bella Bixby, Adrianna Franch (ALL-USA), Shelby Hogan
DEFENDERS: Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Natalia Kuikka (INTL), Emily Menges, Meaghan Nally, Madison Pogarch, Becky Sauerbrunn (ALL – USA), Christen Westphal
MIDFIELDERS: Celeste Boureille, Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Horan, Rocky Rodríguez, Angela Salem, Christine Sinclair (ALL-CAN)
FORWARDS: Simone Charley, Marissa Everett, Tyler Lussi, Sophia Smith (ALL – USA*), Morgan Weaver
Racing Louisville FC
GOALKEEPERS: Michelle Betos, Shelby Money, Katie Lund
DEFENDERS: Julia Ashley, Emily Fox (CDP), Brooke Hendrix, Nealy Martin, Addisyn Merrick, Kaleigh Riehl, Erin Simon
MIDFIELDERS: Lauren Milliet, Noelle Higginson, Freja Olofsson (INTL), Taylor Otto (CDP)
FORWARDS: Jorian Baucom, Emina Ekic (CDP), Vanessa Kara, Cece Kizer, Cheyna Matthews, Katie McClure, Savannah McCaskill, Yuki Nagasato (INTL)
Washington Spirit
GOALKEEPERS: Aubrey Bledsoe, Devon Kerr, Sydney Schneider (CDP)
DEFENDERS: Sam Staab, Natalie Jacobs, Kelley O’Hara (ALL-USA), Emily Sonnett (ALL-USA), Tegan McGrady, Paige Nielsen, Tori Huster
MIDFIELDERS: Julia Roddar, Saori Takarada, Jordan DiBiasi, Andi Sullivan (ALL-USA*), Bayley Feist, Dorian Bailey, Anna Heilferty (CDP)
FORWARDS: Trinity Rodman (CDP), Ashley Sanchez, Kumi Yokoyama, Mariana Speckmaier (CDP), Ashley Hatch, Averie Collins (SEI)