Lynn Williams
6/21/2023 3:43:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine alum Lynn Williams was named to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup roster with the U.S Women's National Team, the organization announced today. The Women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.
Williams has made 52 appearances for the national team and has accumulated 15 goals and 11 assists. She scored within just seven minutes of her having entered USA's match against New Zealand in her last outing with the Americans in January. This is the first time Williams has been named to the Women's World Cup roster.
Williams and team USA will play its first game on July 22 against Vietnam in New Zealand, and will be broadcasted at 6 p.m. PT on July 21 due to the time difference. The United States has won the last two Women's World Cups in 2019 and 2015, and has won four overall.
She currently plays for New Jersey/New York Gotham FC and is tied for third in the NWSL with six goals, including four game winners. She is also the second-leading all-time scorer in the NWSL.
Williams has made 52 appearances for the national team and has accumulated 15 goals and 11 assists. She scored within just seven minutes of her having entered USA's match against New Zealand in her last outing with the Americans in January. This is the first time Williams has been named to the Women's World Cup roster.
Williams and team USA will play its first game on July 22 against Vietnam in New Zealand, and will be broadcasted at 6 p.m. PT on July 21 due to the time difference. The United States has won the last two Women's World Cups in 2019 and 2015, and has won four overall.
She currently plays for New Jersey/New York Gotham FC and is tied for third in the NWSL with six goals, including four game winners. She is also the second-leading all-time scorer in the NWSL.
