National Women’s Soccer League delivers record Olympic turnout

July 23, 2024

A record number of National Women’s Soccer League players are suiting up for Olympic competitions.

The NWSL reports it is fielding more players in the Games than any other league in the world. That’s 56 players representing 11 countries, including the United States.

The U.S. Women’s National Team leads all countries, with 19 NWSL players, followed by Team Canada, with 10. NJ/NY Gotham and the Orlando Pride each have seven players on national teams, followed by the Portland Thorns FC and Washington Spirit, with six players each.

Twenty-seven players will make their Olympics debut in Paris, including reigning NWSL MVP Kerolin and Sophia Smith, who’s top three in goals, assists and shots on target. More than half of the first-time participants are 24 years old and younger. Axios