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‘Real footballer!’ - Teenage sensation Jaedyn Shaw backed to become ‘big player’ for USWNT as Lindsey Horan also talks up Sophia Smith

The United States are, after leaning heavily on vastly-experienced stars for some time, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/made-it-known-uswnt-captain-lindsey-horan-reveals-message-exciting-young-stars-elite-challenge-set/blt400f7efde75d876b" target="_blank">ushering in an exciting new era</a>. Players of potential are being given a chance to prove their worth at the very highest level, with 19-year-old San Diego Wave sensation Shaw falling into that category – with the youngster <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/uswnt-player-ratings-argentina-jaedyn-shaw-alex-morgan-lindsey-horan/bltf2df2d0bcbbe4d2b " target="_blank">hitting two goals in a 4-0 Gold Cup win over Argentina</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

USWNT captain Horan has told <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/lindsey-horan-interview-usa " target="_blank">FIFA’s official website</a> how good Shaw can become: “She's a real footballer. She likes to get on the ball, she likes to combine, and she sees a lot of things differently. She has got such an incredible touch and vision. “I really enjoy playing with her because I think she sees a lot of things that I like to do on the field as well. She’s a huge talent and she's going to be such a big player for the national team.”

WHAT HORAN SAID ABOUT SHAW

Sophia Smith is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/uswnt-star-sophia-smith-makes-forbes-30-under-30-list-breakout-world-cup-prolific-nwsl-season-portland-thorns/blt70e7c5c4f3ebb9ff" target="_blank">another player that the USWNT have high hopes for</a>, with the 23-year-old forward expected to lead the line for several years. Lyon star Horan added on her former Portland Thorns team-mate: “She has a massive role. That's such a cool thing for a young individual like that. She's also someone who wants to continue to grow as much as possible. She keeps getting better, keeps scoring goals and keeps making such an impact on the game. It's not a shock to see her blowing up and doing such great things for club and country. There is no limit for that girl. That's so exciting for all the US fans.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Having surrendered their World Cup crown in 2023, the United States are eager to savour a Gold Cup triumph in 2024 before going on to stake a claim for gold medal glory at the Olympic Games in Paris – by which time <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-cash-machine-heaven-emma-hayes-didnt-accept-lucrative-uswnt-job-for-money-chelsea-olympic-world-cup-glory/blt2d53c194c5a0596a " target="_blank">current Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will be at the helm</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR THE USWNT?

‘Real footballer!’ - Teenage sensation Jaedyn Shaw backed to become ‘big player’ for USWNT as Lindsey Horan also talks up Sophia Smith | Goal.com UK

Teenage talent Jaedyn Shaw is a “real footballer” and will go on to become a “big player” for the USWNT, says Lindsey Horan.

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