Valley native Lynn Williams makes United States roster for Women's World Cup

Williams was born and raised in Fresno, where she played at Bullard High School before going to Pepperdine in Southern California.

ByMatthew Cardenas KFSN logo
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Valley native Lynn Williams makes US roster for Women's World Cup
Valley native Lynn Williams has been named to the United States roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley native Lynn Williams has been named to the United States roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Williams was born and raised in Fresno, where she played at Bullard High School before going to Pepperdine in Southern California.

At Bullard, Williams set the school record for boys or girls in scoring with 117 career goals. She was named to the ESPN RISE All-American third team her senior year.

When not with the national team, Williams is suiting up for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

The United States Women's team is looking to win its third consecutive World Cup. They begin group play against Vietnam.