Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to react instantly to the US Women's Olympic Roster drop. First, the ladies give the roster rundown and discuss any surprises that were included in the 18-player list, including alternates and training squad (1:59). Then, the A3 crew discuss the elephant in the room, the exclusion of Alex Morgan, her response on social media, and what she's meant to this team (22:44). Next, the ladies chat about any injury concerns they may have with players that did make the team representing the USA in Paris (31:30). And finally, the group disclose their respective preferred Starting XI and formation and point out how far along representation has come with the entire frontline being made up of all black players (44:51).

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