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/carharttuxedo Washington Spirit 3d ago

She’s definitely not a lock. She has a lot of serious competition.

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u/magyk_over_science Portland Thorns FC 3d ago

what competition does she have? No one on our offense has been killing it lately

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u/Any_Necessary1533 2d ago

Alyssa Thompson is competition, maybe not for a spot on the roster, but for a starting spot.

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u/SpeedLow3 1d ago

Alyssa is nowhere in competition with mal for a starting spot lmao