Oct 12, 2024; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Lynn Williams (10) battles for the ball against Chicago Red ...

Here's a look at 10 players (in no particular order) who are competing in the NWSL playoffs and could soon play major roles for the USWNT.

Kentucky. Girma scored twice, her first USWNT goals, in a 3-0 win. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) ...

Naomi Girma scored her first two international goals in her 42nd career appearance with the USWNT. Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Lavelle, named captain for the match ...

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During the latter, Racing rookie Emma Sears made her USWNT debut as a substitute in the 56th minute and tallied an assist and a goal. The forward from Dublin, Ohio, became only the fourth player ...

Barcelona FC midfielder and Spain national Aitana Bonmatí became the second back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner in Monday's award ...

means she could be pushing for the famous "Triple Espresso" frontline for a starting spot in the next year or so. Or perhaps, there will be a "Quadruple Espresso" in the USWNT's future.