Team USA is gearing up to defend the Solheim Cup on foreign soil this September, with the matches set to take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from the 11th to the 13th. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, and captain Angela Stanford has assembled a squad that blends seasoned veterans with a handful of newcomers, all hoping to secure the elusive away victory that has eluded the United States since 2015.
Stanford’s roster contains only two rookies, while the remaining ten players have all previously donned the American colors in at least one Solheim Cup. Eight of those veterans were part of the 2022 team that celebrated a 15.5‑12.5 win on home turf, giving the lineup a solid foundation of experience and recent success.
The most prominent name on the team is four‑time major champion Nelly Korda, who topped the two‑year qualification period that stretched from the 2024 FM Championship through the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Korda’s consistent performance earned her an automatic berth, and she now heads a group of players who have all secured their places through the points system or world rankings. The top seven finishers on the Solheim Cup points list earned automatic selection. Alongside Korda, those spots went to Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz.
The next two slots were filled by Andrea Lee and Alison Lee, who qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. The captain’s three discretionary picks went to Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang, completing a 12‑player roster that blends proven match‑play prowess with fresh energy. ### Nelly Korda – The Anchor Korda enters her fifth consecutive Solheim Cup with a record that speaks for itself: 10.5 points from 16 matches, comprising ten wins, one halve and five losses.
As the world No. 1, she has already amassed at least two points in each of her prior four appearances, including an unbeaten debut at Gleneagles in 2019. In the 2024 edition she contributed three points before a singles loss to Charley Hull. Her dominance in recent seasons, highlighted by multiple major titles, makes her the linchpin of Stanford’s strategy.
Korda’s ability to deliver under pressure, both in foursomes and four‑ball formats, will be crucial as the United States seeks to break the away‑win drought. ### Angel Yin – The Consistent Performer Yin’s Solheim Cup résumé includes three appearances (2017, 2019, 2023) and a total of 5.5 points from nine matches (five wins, one tie, three losses). She was instrumental in the historic four‑ball victory in 2019, where she and Ally Ewing beat Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall 7&5, the joint‑largest margin in that format. Yin also boasts an unbeaten singles record against Europe, underscoring her reliability in the most decisive matches.
After missing the final two months of the qualification cycle due to illness, she returned to form and secured her spot through the points list. ### Jennifer Kupcho – The Rising Star Kupcho, a three‑time Solheim Cup participant (2021, 2023, 2024), has collected four points from ten matches (three wins, two ties, five losses).
She made an immediate impact in her debut, posting 2.5 points in 2021, and later contributed a pivotal win over Linn Grant in the 2024 final day. Her recent victories, including the ShopRite LPGA Classic and multiple top‑10 finishes in majors—most notably a shared eighth place at the U.S. Women’s Open—demonstrate her growing stature on the tour. Kupcho’s blend of power and composure makes her a valuable asset in both team and singles play.
### Yealimi Noh – The Comeback Kid After a five‑year hiatus from the Solheim Cup, Noh returns to face Europe on its own courses for the first time. She earned two points from three matches in her 2021 debut, winning both foursomes sessions and defeating Mel Reid in the singles. Since then, she captured her first LPGA title at the 2025 Founders Cup and recorded four top‑20 finishes in majors, including a third‑place finish at the AIG Women’s Open during the qualification window.
Noh’s steady improvement and recent success in high‑pressure situations suggest she will be a strong contributor in the Dutch venue. ### Auston Kim – The Newcomer Kim, who was an LPGA rookie during the 2023 Solheim Cup, makes her first appearance for Team USA in 2024.
She secured her spot automatically after a solid two‑year campaign that featured a runner‑up finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and a second‑place finish at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. Kim also posted two top‑10 finishes in majors, confirming her ability to compete at the highest level. Her fresh perspective and recent form could add a dynamic edge to the American lineup. ### Lauren Coughlin – The Veteran Fighter Coughlin returns for a second Solheim Cup after an undefeated debut in 2024, where she won both foursomes matches and paired with Sarah Schmelzel for a four‑ball victory before halving her singles match against Maja Stark.
A three‑time LPGA winner, Coughlin also represented the United States at the 2023 International Crown and captured the Aramco Championship in April. Her late‑summer surge in form and experience in match play make her a reliable choice for crucial pairings.
### Allisen Corpuz – The Consistent Contender Corpuz earned her third straight Solheim Cup berth via the points list, highlighted by two top‑eight finishes in majors and six top‑10 finishes on the LPGA Tour this season. She and Korda have a perfect foursomes record together, winning all four of their matches over the last two Cups—the best joint foursomes record for any American duo.
Corpuz also recorded a singles victory over Anna Nordqvist two years ago, underscoring her versatility across formats. ### Andrea Lee & Alison Lee – The Ranking Qualifiers Both Lees qualified through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Andrea Lee, a two‑time LPGA winner, has led the tour in regulation‑percentage over the past two seasons and amassed 18 top‑25 finishes. She and Rose Zhang formed a dominant four‑ball pair in 2024, winning their matches 5&4 and 6&4. Lee also maintains an unbeaten singles record, tying both of her previous matches. Alison Lee, who last played in a Solheim Cup in 2015, returns after a maternity break, becoming the first mother to represent Team USA since Cristie Kerr in 2017.
Despite missing much of the qualification period, she posted three top‑five finishes this season, including a runner‑up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. ### Lindy Duncan – The Veteran Captain’s Pick Duncan secured the second‑ranking spot on the Rolex list for much of the qualification cycle before slipping near the end.
At 35, she becomes the oldest debutant since Nancy Scranton in 2000. Over the past two years she has recorded 14 top‑25 finishes, highlighted by a shared seventh place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. While she missed the cut in four of the five majors this season, her experience and steady play earned her a captain’s pick. ### Megan Khang – The Resilient Returnee Khang, a two‑time LPGA winner, returns for her fifth consecutive Solheim Cup after a modest finish to the qualification campaign.
She previously posted an impressive 8.5 points from 13 matches (seven wins, three ties, three losses) across four Cups. Notably, she was the top scorer for Team USA in 2024, winning all three of her matches.
Recent top‑eight finishes have lifted her back into the world’s top‑50, indicating she is ready to contribute once again. ### Rose Zhang – The Dominant Force Zhang was a star of the 2024 victory, earning four points from four matches and winning each with at least two holes to spare.
Her partnership with Andrea Lee in four‑ball was especially potent, and she is expected to reprise that chemistry in the Netherlands. With a reputation for clutch performances and an aggressive style, Zhang will likely be a centerpiece of Stanford’s strategy.
### The Road to an Away Win The United States faces a formidable European team on their home courses, a scenario that has historically favored the hosts. Since 2015, Team USA has struggled to capture an away Solheim Cup, making this roster’s blend of experience and fresh talent critical. Captain Stanford will need to orchestrate pairings that maximize chemistry—such as the proven Korda‑Corpuz foursomes and the Lee‑Zhang four‑ball duo—while also giving rookies like Kim and Noh opportunities to shine. The depth of the squad, with multiple players boasting double‑digit point totals in previous Cups, suggests that the Americans have the tools to break the drought.
Fans can tune in to Sky Sports Golf for live coverage of all three days, September 11‑13, to witness whether Korda’s leadership and the collective experience of the team can finally deliver an away triumph for Team USA.