USWNT: Morgan forced to drop out of Scandinavian trip

• by Paul Kennedy  @pkedit, Jun 2, 2017

Alex Morgan, who re-injured the hamstring injury she suffered almost three weeks ago playing for Lyon in Thursday's UEFA Women's Champions League final, has been ruled out of the USA's two matches against Sweden and Norway.

North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams, who has eight caps and two international goals, will take her place for the matches against Sweden on June 8 in Gothenburg and against Norway on June 11 in Sandefjord.

"It is important that Alex has appropriate time to heal and get 100% healthy and ready for the Orlando Pride," said U.S. head coach Jill Ellis. "Lynn has been gaining momentum in the league and has earned an opportunity to join us for the next two matches."

U.S. Roster:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Abby Smith (Boston Breakers).
DEFENDERS (7): Abby Dahlkemper (NC Courage), Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Jaelene Hinkle (NC Courage), Meghan Klingenberg (Portland Thorns FC), Kelley O'Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars).
MIDFIELDERS (7): Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Rose Lavelle (Boston Breakers), Carli Lloyd (Manchester City/ENG), Allie Long (Portland Thorns FC), Samantha Mewis (NC Courage), Megan Rapinoe (Seattle Reign).
FORWARDS (5): Crystal Dunn (Chelsea/ENG), Sydney Leroux (FC Kansas City), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh (Washington Spirit), Lynn Williams (NC Courage).