Team USA is gearing up to defend the Solheim Cup on Dutch soil this September, with the matches being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Angela Stanford has assembled a squad that is largely seasoned, hoping to capture the elusive away win against Team Europe. Only two members of the 12‑player roster are newcomers; the remaining ten have all competed in at least one previous Solheim Cup, and eight were part of the dominant 15.5‑12.5 triumph on home turf two years earlier.
At the forefront of the American line‑up is four‑time major champion Nelly Korda, who topped the two‑year qualification race that began with the 2024 FM Championship and concluded with the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Korda’s performance during the qualifying window secured her an automatic berth, as did the seven other highest‑scoring players on the points list: Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz. The next two spots were filled by Andrea Lee and Alison Lee, who qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, while Stanford exercised her three captain’s picks on Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang. The United States team is chasing its first Solheim Cup win on European soil since 2015, and each player’s résumé offers clues about how that might be achieved.
Below is a detailed look at the Americans, their Solheim Cup histories, and the paths that earned them a place in the Dutch showdown. **Nelly Korda – Four‑time Major Winner, World No.
1** Solheim Cup appearances: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 (four total) Points earned: 10.5 from 16 matches (10 wins, 1 tie, 5 losses) Korda has become the pre‑eminent force in women’s golf over the past few seasons. She entered the 2024 campaign already assured of a spot, having already collected four points in the first half of the year. In her four previous Solheim Cups she has never failed to contribute at least two points, including an unbeaten debut at Gleneagles in 2019 and a three‑point haul in 2024 before a singles loss to Charley Hull. Her blend of power, precision, and composure makes her the natural leader for Stanford’s side.
**Angel Yin – Consistent Performer, Fourball Specialist** Solheim Cup appearances: 2017, 2019, 2023 (three total) Points earned: 5.5 from 9 matches (5 wins, 1 tie, 3 losses) Yin was a key part of the record‑tying 7&5 four‑ball victory with Ally Ewing over Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall in 2019, and she remains unbeaten in singles against Europe. This is the first time she has qualified via the points list; previously she earned her places through world‑ranking qualifications and captain’s picks. A brief illness forced her out of the final two months of the qualifying period, but her earlier results secured her a spot.
**Jennifer Kupcho – Reliable Point‑Getter** Solheim Cup appearances: 2021, 2023, 2024 (three total) Points earned: 4.0 from 10 matches (3 wins, 2 ties, 5 losses) Kupcho made an immediate impact on her debut in 2021, posting 2.5 points and finishing as the joint‑top scorer for the United States. After a singles defeat to Leona Maguire, she rebounded by beating Linn Grant in the decisive singles match of the 2024 victory. Her recent résumé includes a win at the ShopRite LPGA Classic and three top‑10 finishes in majors, highlighted by a shared eighth place at the U.S.
Women’s Open. **Yealimi Noh – Returning After a Five‑Year Gap** Solheim Cup appearances: 2021 (one total) Points earned: 2.0 from 3 matches (2 wins, 1 loss) Noh re‑enters the competition after a five‑year hiatus, having contributed to the 2021 team’s effort in both fourball sessions and a singles win over Mel Reid.
She captured her first LPGA title at the 2025 Founders Cup and posted four top‑20 finishes in majors during the qualification window, including a third‑place finish at the AIG Women’s Open. **Auston Kim – Rookie Making Her Debut** Solheim Cup appearances: 2024 (one total) Points earned: 3.5 from 4 matches (3 wins, 1 tie) Kim was a rookie on the LPGA Tour during the 2023 Solheim Cup but earned her first Ryder‑style experience this year.
She followed a runner‑up finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with a second‑place finish at the HSBC Women’s World Championship and added two top‑10s in majors, securing an automatic qualification. **Lauren Coughlin – Two‑Time LPGA Winner** Solheim Cup appearances: 2023, 2024 (two total) Points earned: 5.5 from 8 matches (5 wins, 1 tie, 2 losses) Coughlin returned for a second Solheim Cup after an undefeated debut in 2024, where she won both foursomes matches and partnered with Sarah Schmelzel for a fourball victory before halving her singles match with Maja Stark. She also represented the United States at the International Crown and claimed the Aramco Championship in April, showing strong form heading into the Dutch event.
**Allisen Corpuz – Consistent Point Accumulator** Solheim Cup appearances: 2023, 2024 (two total) Points earned: 4.0 from 7 matches (3 wins, 2 ties, 2 losses) Corpuz qualified via the points list for the third straight Solheim Cup. She recorded two top‑eight finishes in majors and six top‑10s on the LPGA Tour this season.
Notably, she and Korda have won every foursomes match they have played together across the last two Cups, a record‑tying achievement for an American pair. **Andrea Lee – Veteran with Strong Rankings** Solheim Cup appearances: 2015, 2024 (two total) Points earned: 2.0 from 7 matches (2 wins, 5 losses) Lee earned her spot this time via the world rankings rather than the points list. She led the LPGA Tour in regulation‑percentage over the past two seasons and amassed 18 top‑25 finishes.
Lee and Rose Zhang formed a dominant fourball duo in 2024, winning their matches 5&4 and 6&4. Lee also boasts an unbeaten singles record, having tied both of her previous singles matches.
**Alison Lee – First Mother on a U.S. Solheim Team Since 2017** Solheim Cup appearances: Rookie (2024) Points earned: N/A (captain’s pick) Alison Lee missed most of the qualification period while on maternity leave but still managed three top‑five finishes, including a strong showing at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Her selection makes her the first mother to represent Team USA since Cristie Kerr in 2017, adding an inspiring narrative to the squad. **Lindy Duncan – Oldest Debutant Since 2000** Solheim Cup appearances: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 (four total) Points earned: 8.5 from 13 matches (7 wins, 3 ties, 3 losses) Duncan secured the second automatic spot via the Rolex rankings before slipping out near the end of the campaign.
At 35, she becomes the oldest first‑time participant since Nancy Scranton in 2000. Over the past two years she has posted 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a shared seventh place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. **Megan Khang – Five‑Time Veteran** Solheim Cup appearances: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 (four total) Points earned: 4.5 from 7 matches (4 wins, 1 tie, 2 losses) Khang’s qualification campaign faltered toward the end, but she returns for a fifth consecutive Cup after unbeaten performances in the 2022 and 2024 editions.
She famously beat Sophia Popov in the 2021 singles and topped the U.S. scoring chart in 2023 before sweeping all three of her matches in the 2024 victory. **Rose Zhang – Dominant Fourball Partner** Solheim Cup appearances: 2023, 2024 (two total) Points earned: 4.0 from 7 matches (3 wins, 2 ties, 2 losses) Zhang was a star of the 2024 triumph, winning all four of her matches with comfortable margins. Her partnership with Andrea Lee in fourball is expected to be a cornerstone of the U.S.
strategy in the Netherlands. The Dutch venue, Bernardus Golf, will test the Americans with its links‑style layout, deep bunkers and fast greens.
Stanford’s captaincy will likely emphasize the proven chemistry between Korda and Corpuz in foursomes, the aggressive fourball pairings of Zhang and Lee, and the steady point‑production of veterans like Kupcho and Coughlin. If the United States can translate its depth of experience into cohesive team play, a historic away victory could finally be within reach. Fans can follow every swing live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available without a contract.
The question remains: will Team USA finally break the European stronghold and lift the Solheim Cup on foreign soil?