psg goalkeeper kit junior Julie Ertz, Rose Lavelleand Horan have become the first-choice midfield trioin Ellis’ 4-3-3 system. In many ways, putting these three together makes plenty of sense.
Ertz is a true No. 6, sitting in front of the back four and sweeping up danger while also initiating attacks. Horan plays a box-to-box role, equally involved in defense and attack. Lavelle, meanwhile, is freed up to use her aggressive playmaking instincts to make things happen in the final third.
Mewis, the theory goes, is much more of a two-way player like Horan, meaning Ellis will always prefer a true playmaker like Lavelle as the USWNT looks to outscore teams on its way to a second straight World Cup title.
But Mewis has now scored three goals in the past two games to reinforce her offensive credentials. And with a more defensive-minded player in midfield, the risks Ertz sometimes takes trying to win the ball high up the pitch would be mitigated.
Ellis appears to be coming around to the idea Mewis will be a big factor at the World Cup in France next month.
“Sammy’s confidence just grows and grows with cheap kids football kits sale match play and the experience she gets out there,” Ellis said after Mewis scored twice against South Africa.