U.S. Soccer Players Pregnant, Won't Compete in Rio
By Associated Press ••
U.S. women's national team striker Sydney Leroux has announced that she and husband Dom Dwyer are expecting their first child.
Leroux announced her pregnancy on Twitter on Monday night. Dwyer, who plays for Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City, further posted a photo indicating the baby was due in September.
Because of her pregnancy, Leroux will not be able to play in the Rio Olympics this summer. The United States is hosting the qualifying tournament for the North, Central American and Caribbean region in Texas next month.
Teammate Amy Rodriguez is also out because she is expecting a child. Leroux and Rodriguez were both on the U.S. team that won the Women's World Cup last summer in Canada.
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Alex Morgan poses with fans in San Diego on Jan. 23, 2016.
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The starting lineup for the United States Women's National Soccer Team pose for a photo before playing Ireland at Qualcomm Stadium on January 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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Tobin Heath of the United States signs autographs for fans in San Diego on Jan. 23, 2016.
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Goalie Hope Solo signs autographs for fans in San Diego on Jan. 23, 2016.
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Mallory Pugh of the United States is defended by Denise O'Sullivan and Louise Quinn of Ireland as the United States won 5-0 at Qualcomm Stadium on January 23, 2016.
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Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States is congratulated by her teammates after scoring a goal as the United States defeated Ireland 5-0 at Qualcomm Stadium on January 23, 2016.
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Crystal Dunn of the United States is defended by Diane Caldwell of Ireland in San Diego, Jan. 23, 2016.
