USWNT Continues Preperation for 2011 ALGARVE CUP opener:

The U.S. Women’s National Team completed a week of training on the southern coast of Portugal to prepare for its second international tournament of 2011. This is the USA’s 16th trip to the Algarve Cup, which has developed into one of the premier women’s tournaments in the world. The USA will play four matches, the first three in a group format, with a placement game coming on March 9. The U.S. will open the competition against Japan on March 2 at Municipal Stadium in Vila Real de San Antonio. All of the USA’s Group A games kick off at 3 p.m. local time (10 a.m. ET) and fans can follow the action as it happens on ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer_wnt.

U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position Detailed Roster

GOALKEEPERS (4): Nicole Barnhart (out of contract), Ashlyn Harris (Western New York Flash), Alyssa Naeher (Boston Breakers), Hope Solo (out of contract)

DEFENDERS (7): Rachel Buehler (Boston Breakers), Stephanie Cox (Boston Breakers), Whitney Engen (Western New York Flash), Ali Krieger (FFC Frankfurt), Amy LePeilbet (Boston Breakers), Christie Rampone (Washington Freedom), Becky Sauerbrunn (Washington Freedom),

MIDFIELDERS (9): Yael Averbuch (Western New York Flash), Shannon Boxx (Washington Freedom), Tobin Heath (Sky Blue FC), Lori Lindsey (Philadelphia Independence), Carli Lloyd (Atlanta Beat), Kelley O’Hara (Boston Breakers), Heather O’Reilly (Sky Blue FC), Megan Rapinoe (Philadelphia Independence), Lindsay Tarpley (Washington Freedom)

FORWARDS (4): Lauren Cheney (Boston Breakers), Alex Morgan (Western New York Flash), Amy Rodriguez (Philadelphia Independence), Abby Wambach (Washington Freedom)

ussoccer.com’s WNT Coverage

• Video: Jet Lag Recovery | Heath vs. Averbuch Trick Shots | Hope Solo Interview | Portugal Training Match
• Features: Megan’s Time | 11 Questions with Kelley O’Hara
• 2011 Algarve Cup Home | Groups & Schedule
• 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Home | Groups
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