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“Get That 5th Star” – Thousands of American Fans Urge for USWNT’s World Cup Threepeat as Alex Morgan and Trinity Rodman Dominate Sports Illustrated’s Cover

Published 06/16/2023, 7:12 AM EDT

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Soccer fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 32 teams will go head-to-head against each other in Australia and New Zealand to clinch their hands on the prestigious trophy. All the teams are garnering attention, but it’s the USWNT that is stealing the spotlight. Alex Morgan and Co. will be looking to maintain their dominance in the tournament once again.

The WNT are eyeing their fifth World Cup and a hat trick of winning the competition. A lot of responsibility is on their shoulders. While the excitement surrounding the tournament increases, the USWNT stars recently made it to the Sports Illustrated front page. This has left American fans berserk.

American fans urge USWNT stars for World Cup threepeat

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The World Cup mania is captivating soccer fans around the globe, as they can’t wait any longer. This time, the eyes are once again on the US soccer team. In fact, they recently took the spotlight when they were featured on the Sports Illustrated magazine cover. The country’s soccer stars including Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle, and Sophia Smith are on the main page.

All the ladies look bold and dominant, as if they are ready to face any team in the world. This has enticed American fans to react to the magazine. They are also rallying the team to give everything on the pitch and bring home another trophy. One fan wrote, “Can’t wait to see these women 3-peat and get that 5th star!” while another wrote, “Let’s go!!!! You got this ladies..USA”

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As usual, the support from American fans for their country has been overwhelming. One wrote, “These women look EVEN MORE FIERCE and READY!” and another wrote, “I believe that we will win! US.” This fan seems to have already made his plans for the World Cup: “I’m gonna be there and I can’t wait LFG!!!!!”

However, it’s the magazine cover that has caught the eyes of many. One wrote, “Need to get my copy!” While another wrote, “Hell yes to these untouched photos! Beautiful, real women. Can’t wait for the World Cup! Let’s go!!!” Indeed, it seems fans have put all their faith and stake in the women’s team, just like Morgan has in the USWNT’s wunderkinds.

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With a well-rounded squad consisting of both experienced players and promising young talents, the team appears to be competitive. The young stars will carry a great deal of responsibility, but Morgan seems to have enough faith in their abilities. During a recent interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, Morgan spoke highly of the emerging players within the USWNT.

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She said, “You look at Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez — that’s just to name a few. These players have come in and dominated both at the club and the international level. That is an important piece to us performing well at the World Cup and us having a complete picture.” Indeed, these words suggest that the San Diego star is ready to bet on the future of the USWNT.

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek's love for soccer began during his childhood days when he spent most of his time playing and watching the sport. His early exposure to soccer earned him many accolades at district and zonal levels, making him a true sports enthusiast.
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