Nobody thought Julie Ertz would be ready to join the U.S. Women's National Team at the World Cup. Once that became a possibility, Vlatko Andonovski leaped at the chance to select her. But is she in fact ready to start for the USWNT? Is Andi Sullivan a worthy backup? How crucial is Rose Lavelle to the team's success--and is she really healthy enough to lead the line? Is Sam Mewis the team's biggest injury loss? Is Savannah DeMelo, with one cap to her name, capable of stepping up? Let's find out!

Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)