These Are the 23 Badass US Women's Soccer Players You've Got to Follow on Instagram

Position: forward
Number: 15

The powerful and energetic forward is outspoken, strong, and a champion for equal rights on and off the field. She's going into her first World Cup appearance as the co-captain, and we're excited to watch her rack up goals and assists.

Position: defender
Number: 19

One of Crystal's biggest strengths on the field is that she can play every position; forward, midfielder, and defender. This is her first World Cup, and we know when she's on the field it's going to be difficult to stop her.

Position: forward
Number: 2

Get ready to hear Mal's name nonstop from this point on. She's got speed and agility, and is a dominant force on the field. You won't want to take your eyes off of her.

Position: midfielder
Number: 8

Julie is one of the vets on the women's national team and a powerhouse on the field. This is her second World Cup, and we're looking forward to watching her dominate the field.

Position: forward
Number: 17

Tobin is the nutmeg queen. Nope, not the spice. We're talking about when someone kicks the ball through the defencive player's legs. Needless to say, she's got great footwork and is hard to defend. This is Tobin's third World Cup appearance.

Position: defender
Number: 7

Abby's got a winning record which is why we're glad she's representing the US national team. This is her first World Cup but she's got the skill of a veteran.

Position: defender
Number: 12

Tierna is making her first World Cup experience as the youngest player on the team. She's got serious skill as a defender and will make it extremely difficult for the opposing team to get anywhere near the goal.

Position: midfielder
Number: 6

This is the second time Morgan will be playing for the US at the World Cup, and we're excited she's back on the team.

Position: goalkeeper
Number: 21

Reaction time, agility, hand-eye coordination, and fearlessness are a few must-have traits of every great goalkeeper; Adrianna has all of them. This will be her first World Cup appearance and we're confident that if she's in the goal it's going to be hard to score on her.

Position: midfielder
Number: 9

Lindsey was the first female soccer player to go straight from high school to the pros, according to the USWNT official site. She's got quite the professional resume and she's just getting started. This will be her first World Cup appearance.

Position: midfielder
Number: 20

Allie played for the US at the 2016 Olympic Games, and will be making her World Cup debut in France. She's got an offencive mindset and is guaranteed to to keep the competition on their toes.

Position: forward
Number: 22

She's strong, she's fast, and hard to stop on the field. This is Jessica's first World Cup, and we know she's going to give 110 percent every time she hits the field.

Position: midfielder
Number: 3

Called an "impact player" by the USWNT official site, Samantha is going to be a breakout star. get ready for Samantha to breakout. She was an alternate for the 2016 Olympics team and is now playing in her first World Cup.