U.S. women’s national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women’s World Cup next month.
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It’s been an honor to work and play alongside this incredible group of athletes. They have my unwavering support. ... To my teammates, I love you.”The U.S. women’s national team is expected to unveil its 23-player roster for the World Cup next week. The two-time defending World Cup champions will play a send-off match against Wales on July 9 in San Jose, Calif., before departing for the tournament, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Sauerbrunn, who plays professionally for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, originally hurt her foot in April. She briefly was a substitute in a June 3 match against the Reign but hasn’t played since. The nature of the injury has not been made public.
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