USWNT: Three players with Georgia ties called up

Three players from Georgia were selected to the U.S. women’s national soccer team that will compete in two friendly matches against Colombia.

The three are defenders Kelley O’Hara (Fayetteville) and Emily Sonnett (Marietta), and midfielder Morgan Brian (St. Simons).

The U.S. will play April 6 in East Hartford, Conn. and April 10 at Chester, Pa.

The three players were part of 23 called up for the games.

O’Hara has been capped 76 times for the national team. She plays professionally for Sky Blue FC.

Sonnett has been capped eight times. She plays professionally for Portland.

Brian has been capped 51 times. She plays professionally for Houston.

U.S. Women’s National Team Roster By Position:

Goalkeepers (3): Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Hope Solo (Seattle Reign FC)

Defenders (8): Whitney Engen (Boston Breakers), Jaelene Hinkle (Western New York Flash), Julie Johnston (Chicago Red Stars), Meghan Klingenberg (Portland Thorns FC), Ali Krieger (Washington Spirit), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Emily Sonnett (Portland Thorns FC)

Midfielders (7): Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash), Allie Long (Portland Thorns FC), Samantha Mewis (Western New York Flash), Heather O’Reilly (FC Kansas City)

Forwards (5): Crystal Dunn (Washington Spirit), Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh (Real Colorado), Ashley Sanchez (So Cal Blues)

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