The USWNT’s latest January training camp had players aged 19 through 35 in attendance, and that blend of youth and experience will hold true at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France (qualification secured, God willing). It only follows that these footballers were at very different stages in their respective careers back in the heady days of 2008.
Here’s 18 USWNT players as they were 10 years ago in 2008 versus now. It’s been a wild ride for some, and a measurement of resolute consistency for others.
Alex Morgan '08 vs. '18
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Megan Rapinoe '08 vs. '18
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Crystal Dunn '08 vs. '18
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Christen Press '08 vs. '18
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Carli Lloyd '08 vs. '18
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Julie Ertz '08 vs. '18
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Lindsey Horan '08 vs. '18
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Meghan Klingenberg '08 vs. '18
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Kelley O'Hara '08 vs. '18
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Alyssa Naeher '08 vs. '18
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Ashlyn Harris '08 vs. '18
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Becky Sauerbrunn '08 vs. '18
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Morgan Brian '08 vs. '18
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Tobin Heath '08 vs. '18
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Sydney Leroux '08 vs. '18
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Ali Kreiger '08 vs. '18
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Sam Mewis '08 vs. '18
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Allie Long '08 vs. '18
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