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FILE – The United States players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women’s World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France on July 17, 2019. More prize money than ever will be awarded at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and the players stand to get direct payments from FIFA this time. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
The largest soccer tournament of the summer is upon us as the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday.
While the United States women’s national team (USWNT) still dominates the landscape, the rest of the world is continuing its efforts in closing the gap to create legitimate parity in the game.
For now, though, this is still the USWNT’s tournament to lose as we take a look at our top five picks to win the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
2023 Women’s World Cup: 5 teams that can take home the Trophy
1. USA (+250)
The USWNT travel Down Under this summer to attempt a feat that has never been achieved before: A World Cup three-peat. Standing in their way are seven games in Australia and New Zealand that will cement their legacy as one of the greatest international teams ever. Jill Ellis guided the US to victory in 2015 and 2019 and their new coach, Vlatko Andonovski, will hope to do the same as they open their campaign against Vietnam on Saturday.
This year also marks the end for their showboating stalwart, Megan Rapinoe, as she hangs up her boots at the end of NWSL season in October. The 38-year-old has been known for being outspoken on social issues, colorful hair, and her supreme confidence. But her football ability is what has set her apart for the last decade.
The US has only improved from the influx of young, homegrown talent into their senior squad. New recruits like Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman have made an…
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