A pair of Washington Freedom youngsters are among the 24 players called up by U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage for a pair of friendlies next month against Sweden, July 13 in Omaha, Neb., and July 17 in East Hartford, Conn.
It’s the first call-up for midfielder Allie Long and the second for midfielder Sarah Huffman. In addition, former Washington player and Dumfries, Va., native Ali Krieger has been called into the squad from FFC Frankfurt. Krieger, the only foreign-based member of the U.S. pool, has made 3 appearances for the national team. Freedom forward Abby Wambach is also on the squad.
The rest of the 24-player roster:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Nicole Barnhart (FC Gold Pride), Jill Loyden (Chicago Red Stars), Hope Solo (Atlanta Beat)
DEFENDERS (8): Rachel Buehler (FC Gold Pride), Stephanie Cox (Boston Breakers), Ali Krieger (FFC Frankfurt), Amy LePeilbet (Boston Breakers), Kate Markgraf (Chicago Red Stars), Heather Mitts (Philadelphia Independence), Christie Rampone (Sky Blue FC), Meghan Schnur (Sky Blue FC)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Shannon Boxx (FC Gold Pride), Sarah Huffman (Washington Freedom), Kristine Lilly (Boston Breakers), Lori Lindsey (Philadelphia Independence), Carli Lloyd (Sky Blue FC), Allie Long (Washington Freedom), Heather O’Reilly (Sky Blue FC), Megan Rapinoe (Chicago Red Stars)
FORWARDS (5): Lauren Cheney (Boston Breakers), Alex Morgan (California), Kelley O’Hara (FC Gold Pride), Amy Rodriguez (Philadelphia Independence), Abby Wambach (Washington Freedom)
