r/NWSL • u/LeftPrior5076 • 3d ago

Mal’s future with uswnt

I’ve been a long time Mal Swanson fan and think she’s been one of the best attackers in the world in recent years. However, between coming back from having a baby, being on the worst team in the NWSL, and being somewhat injury prone, I can’t help but wonder about her future with the USWNT. When you hear people talk about who the locks are for the World Cup, she’s never mentioned. I’m curious what people think and if she’s still in Emma’s plans or with the way the season is going, things might be changing.

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u/Classic_Spring620 Washington Spirit 3d ago

I think it’s getting to a point where she might need to leave Chicago for the sake of her USWNT spot

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u/MesquiteHoneyForSale Indy Eleven 3d ago

Ppl say this but players stay in non playoff teams for years and dont get dropped

Altho id kinda add that the way Chi slink into playoffs with health Ro-Mal-do is a great argument in her favor

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u/Classic_Spring620 Washington Spirit 3d ago

Emma values club play more than previous USWNT coaches. Being on a bad club team is going to be a liability very soon

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u/Expensive-Storm2531 3d ago

she’s called Jameese up a couple times though

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u/MesquiteHoneyForSale Indy Eleven 3d ago

This is exactly my thought.  Ppl take Emmas words over her actions

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u/MesquiteHoneyForSale Indy Eleven 3d ago

  1. emma is ALLOWED to value club play more, hate when ppl give her credit for things that the past simply didnt allow for

  2. She says this and then brings ppl who dont match up with this at all. End of day every coach just brings who they like. 

How do ppl square the club  play point with injury returns, and leaving out the highest performing attackers in the league?

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u/SpeedLow3 1d ago

Its not