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Where there’s a Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson you maintain hope there is a way

Straddling either side of a year postpartum, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson have been quick to show why a USWNT World Cup roster would suffer without them.

By Marjani Taylor · The American Pitch

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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The writer argues Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson have demonstrated why they are vital to the USWNT World Cup roster.
Both Wilson and Swanson returned to national team action roughly one year postpartum.
Swanson scored the game-winning volley in Game 2 against Spain, becoming the 12th mother to score for the USWNT.

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Writer Marjani Taylor argues that Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson have proven why the United States Women's National Team requires them for the upcoming World Cup roster. Both players, competing roughly one year postpartum, showcased elite form during the USWNT's October friendlies against Spain.

Taylor highlights Wilson's impressive performance against the top-ranked Spanish defense, while praising Swanson for scoring a clinical game-winning volley in Game 2. According to Taylor, their successful return as mothers brings essential leadership, perspective, and world-class attacking quality to the national squad.

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Where there’s a Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson you maintain hope there is a way

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