I don't think the idea is to keep people together just for the sake of keeping people together. The idea is that we have the core of a team that we felt was capable of winning a World Cup. These 20 players we feel are the 20 best players in America right now, and how much is going to change between now and 10 months from now?

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I wouldn't call them 'brutal,' but it's on the verge of reckless. I don't think it's purposeful and cynical. It's exuberant. It's wanting to win.

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The roster is a reflection of the veteran leadership, and heading into this Women's World Cup, we will need the veterans to provide leadership and the foundation for our consistent performances.

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