The USWNT has had 10 different players named to the FIFPRO Women's World 11, to claim 20 total spots, the most all-time
For much of the 21st century, the U.S. women's national team has dominated on the international level, so it makes sense that they've also dominated FIFPRO's Women's World 11.
There have been plenty of legends that have worn USWNT shirts since FIFPRO introduced the Women's World 11 in 2015, and they've been well-represented. In total, the USWNT has 10 different players named to the squad, to claim 20 total spots, giving them the most all-time. The 2024 FIFPRO Women's World 11 will be revealed next week.
The women's game isn't as American-centric as it once was, as several other countries have caught up in recent years, but this summer's Olympics served as a reminder that the world still has to worry about the USWNT. The foundation and culture is there, and it's been put in place by some of the biggest stars that the women's game has ever seen. GOAL takes a look back, and lists the number of FIFPRO Women's World 11s appearances for each U.S. star.
GettyTobin Heath (1)
One of the most dangerous wingers the USWNT has ever seen, Heath made the World 11 in 2020 after helping the U.S. win the 2020 SheBeleives Cup and qualify for the Olympics in Tokyo. In total, she scored two and assisted five in eight USWNT appearances that year.
Additionally, she was fantastic after making her move to Manchester United, where she won WSL Player of the Month in November for the club.
AdvertisementGetty Images SportRose Lavelle (1)
Rose Lavelle's breakout 2019 run saw her earn a place in that year's World 11, and rightfully so. She scored three times in that summer's World Cup, including one in the final, to help drive the USWNT to the biggest trophy in the sport.
During that summer, the then-24-year-old became a household name, earning her place next to three other Americans in that year's World 11.
Getty Images SportKelley O'Hara (1)
The fullback recently called it a career, and what a career it was. One of the headlines was, of course, her 2019 World 11 selection as she showed how good she was at the highest of levels.
O'Hara was a key figure during that summer's World Cup run playing in five of the USWNT's seven games, including all knockout games. It was O'Hara's second World Cup win, and her two assists that summer were a huge part of her earning her spot among the world's best in the World 11.
AFPAli Krieger (1)
Despite the USWNT's lack of success at that summer's Olympics, Krieger earned a place in the 2016 squad. That summer, she became the oldest first-time Olympian for the USWNT and made 17 total appearances for the U.S. throughout the year.
On the club level, she remained a rock for the Washington Spirit before joining the Orlando Pride in 2017, going on to play at a high level right up until her retirement in 2023 with Gotham FC.
