Mallory Swanson's injury leaves USWNT in crisis- Here are some players who can step up to the plate 

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Megan Rapinoe, Alyssa Thompson, Trinity Rodman and the USWNT's options to replace injured star Mallory Swanson at the 2023 Women's World Cup Mallory Swanson was all eager and waiting to shine for the United States women's national team this summer's Women's World Cup. The 24-year-old left winger began 2023 in the goalscoring form of her life with seven goals in her first five games of the calendar year. So who will replace the player and will they be able to match the caliber of Mallory Swanson?

trinity rodman shows THE potential to be a fierce left winger

 Trinity Rodman was recently nominated for the 2022 Ballon d’Or, the top-tier distinction for soccer players across the globe.  The daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman at the age 18, became the youngest player to be drafted in NWSL history when the Washington Spirit selected her as their first draft. She is now the highest paid NWSL player in the league.

alyssa thompson most likely to be the replacement

Forward Alyssa Thompson will replace Mallory Swanson on the USWNT training camp roster ahead of the friendly rematch in St. Louis. Taking Swanson's place at the training camp is Thompson and she is the No. 1 pick in the recent NWSL draft. She was first called up to the senior squad in September at the age of 17, making her the youngest national team member since Sophia Smith in 2017.

megan rapinoe is another leading candidate showing good form despite HER age

A two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, Rapinoe's track record doesn't need any embellishment. She's an all-time USWNT great who has played alongside presumed starting striker Alex Morgan. Andonovski must determine whether the 38-year-old has the legs to play 90 minutes without lacking performance 

hoping to come back sooner and stronger within six months

The injury is devastating to Swanson, the Chicago Red Stars, and the USWNT's momentum heading into the World Cup in July. Recovery time for a patella tendon is at least six months, with many athletes requiring closer to a year before returning to full strength.

finishing the past season with 11 goals & 6 assists to her name

Mallory Swanson tore her patella tendon in her left knee during a friendly match against Ireland. The U.S. pulled out a 2-0 win but at the cost of its leading goal scorer. The 24-year-old has been unstoppable for the national team this past year. She's accounted for seven of the team's 16 goals in 2023

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