From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women's World Cup

Mon, Jul 3, 2023
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) - The brightest talents in women's soccer will be on show at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Alex Morgan is out to win a third straight World Cup with the United States and England's Lucy Bronze is looking to become a world champion after helping the Lionesses' win the European Championship last year.

Ada Hegerberg will carry Norway's hopes and Alexia Putellas is back from the injury that kept her out of action for nearly 10 months and ruled her out of the Euros.

Other news Alexia Putellas is back in time for the Women's World Cup as Spain looks for glory Alexia Putellas heads to the Women's World Cup after winning back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards and helping Barcelona win two of the last three Champions League titles. Hegerberg seeks to emulate Messi and win World Cup to sate unfulfilled career with Norway Ada Hegerberg has often been described as the Lionel Messi of women's soccer because of her scoring feats. Saudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq. Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league's riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Here are 10 of the top players to watch out for at this year's tournament.

ALEX MORGAN (UNITED STATES)