ORLANDO, Fla. – Dec. 31, 2015 – The Orlando Pride National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team forward Alex Morgan and goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris have been called up by U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) Head Coach Jill Ellis for the team’s opening training camp in 2016.
Set to occur in Carson, California, from Jan. 5 – Jan. 21, the 26-player training camp will lead into the USWNT’s first match of the year against the Republic of Ireland on Jan. 23 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (2 p.m. PT, FS1).
“With our inaugural season just around the corner, this is a great opportunity for Alex and Ashlyn to continue preparing at a high level for the NWSL campaign,” said Orlando Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni. “We wish the best of luck to both players and hope they return in excellent condition for preseason.”
Morgan, Orlando Pride’s marquee signing, has scored over 50 goals in 95 international appearances – becoming the primary striker for the USWNT. Her most recent finish occurred during the team’s six-goal production against Trinidad and Tobago on Dec. 10.
Harris, a Melbourne, Fla. native who was selected second overall by Orlando Pride in the 2015 NWSL Expansion Draft, has earned eight caps for the USWNT and was also named to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup roster.
For more information on the 26-player USWNT training camp roster, visit www.ussoccer.com.
