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Mallory Pugh out of USWNT roster for October friendlies

By Lizzy Becherano

Mallory Pugh will not be part of USWNT's October friendlies against England and Spain.
Mallory Pugh will not be part of USWNT's October friendlies against England and Spain. / Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/GettyImages
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USWNT forward Mallory Pugh will no longer be on the roster for the team’s October friendlies against England and Spain due to a family commitment. 

The team confirmed Pugh will not be replaced at this time. 

She was set to play an integral part of head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s attack, alongside Sophia Smith. But given her departure, youngster Alyssa Thompson will likely get minutes on the pitch. 

The USWNT are slated to play European Champions England at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on October 7, before traveling to Pamplona to take on Spain only four days later.

“These are big tests for our team in front of crowds cheering against us and after long travel, but our players absolutely love games like these,” said Andonovski.

“The group we are bringing to Europe includes players who have a lot of experience against top European teams and some that don’t, so these games are even more critical for our growth as our team. Our whole squad needs to get a clear picture of what these games are like as we continue to prepare for the World Cup.”

Here's the full roster:

Goalkeepers

  • Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit)
  • Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage)
  • Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)

Defenders

  • Alana Cook (OL Reign)
  • Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns FC)
  • Emily Fox (Racing Louisville FC)
  • Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC)
  • Sofia Huerta (OL Reign)
  • Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current)
  • Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns FC)

Midfielders

  • Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC)
  • Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC)
  • Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyonnais)
  • Jaelin Howell (Racing Louisville FC)
  • Rose Lavelle (OL Reign)
  • Kristie Mewis (NJ/NY Gotham FC)
  • Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit)
  • Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)

Forwards

  • Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit)
  • Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign)
  • Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)
  • Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC)
  • Alyssa Thompson (Total Futbol Academy)

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