World Cup bound? 3 Kansas City Current players got called up to U.S. Women’s National Team

The players will take part in training and two international friendly matches, ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.
From a woeful, last place finish in their first season to making the National Women’s Soccer League championship last season, it’s been a historic two years for the Kansas City Current. And national recognition of the team’s talent is already taking off in 2023.

On Thursday, three players from the Current were called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Goalkeeper Adrianna “AD” Franch, defender Hailie Mace and forward Lynn Williams will join the national team to train in New Zealand this month, before the 2023 Women’s World Cup takes place in New Zealand and Australia this summer.

The team will play two friendlies against New Zealand, on Jan. 17 and Jan. 20, giving players valuable playing time at two different World Cup venues. Both will be televised on HBO Max.