Former Wisconsin Badgers women’s soccer superstar Rose Lavelle was named to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer team. She will help lead the team in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which begin in Paris, France on July 26
Lavelle spent four seasons with Wisconsin from 2013-2016, becoming an instant star in her freshman season, winning the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award. She was then selected for an All-America team in each of her final three campaigns in 2014 through 2016.
The 29-year-old athlete will be making her second appearance in the Olympics after playing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — which was delayed to July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lavelle appeared in all six games during the tournament, scoring a goal as the U.S. went on to beat Australia in the bronze medal game.
During the 2024 NWSL season with Gotham FC, Lavelle has racked up three goals while appearing in 10 contests, including six starts. Across seven seasons in the NWSL, the midfielder has 12 total goals.
Lavelle and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer team are looking for their first Olympic gold medal since 2012 after losing in the quarterfinals in 2016 and finishing third in 2021.
Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire
