Team USA will attempt 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 heavy with experience – ten of the twelve players have already competed in at least one Solheim Cup, and eight were part of the victorious 2022 team that won 15.5-12.5 on home ground. Only two newcomers make the roster, meaning the United States side will rely on familiarity and proven chemistry as they chase a rare triumph away from home.
The headline name for the United States is four‑time major champion Nelly Korda, who topped the two‑year qualification race that began with the 2024 FM Championship and concluded at the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Korda secured an automatic berth by finishing among the top seven on the Solheim Cup points list, a list that also granted spots to Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz. The next two places went to Andrea Lee and Alison Lee, who qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Stanford then used her three captain’s picks on Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang, completing a blend of seasoned veterans and rising talent. The United States hopes to become the first team to win the Cup on European soil since 2015. To understand how they might achieve that, it helps to look at each player’s recent Solheim Cup record and the form they have shown during the qualification window.
Nelly Korda arrives as the world No. 1 and a dominant force in women’s golf. She has already locked in her fifth consecutive Solheim Cup appearance, finishing the qualification period with 10.5 points from 16 matches – ten wins, one halve and five losses. In her four previous outings she has never scored fewer than two points, posting an unbeaten debut at Gleneagles in 2019 and contributing three points in the 2024 victory (she was defeated only in the singles by Charley Hull).
Korda’s consistency and ability to win both team and singles matches make her the linchpin of Stanford’s strategy. Angel Yin, a two‑time LPGA Tour winner, earned her place through the points list for the first time. She has three Solheim Cup appearances (2017, 2019, 2023) and 5.5 points from nine matches. Yin was part of the historic four‑ball win in 2019 when she and Ally Ewing beat Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall 7&5, and she remains unbeaten in singles against Europe.
Her steady play and strong partnership record add depth to the U.S. foursomes line‑up.
Jennifer Kupcho, another three‑time participant (2021, 2023, 2024), gathered four points from ten matches. She was the joint‑top scorer for the United States in her debut year, 2021, and helped clinch the 2024 win by beating Linn Grant on the final day. Kupcho’s recent form includes a victory at the ShopRite LPGA Classic and three top‑10 finishes in majors this season, including a shared eighth place at the U.S.
Women’s Open. Her ability to perform under pressure in both four‑ball and singles formats makes her a valuable asset.
Yealimi Noh returns after a five‑year gap, having earned two points from three matches in her 2021 appearance. She captured her first LPGA title at the 2025 Founders Cup and posted four top‑20 finishes in majors during the qualification stretch, highlighted by a third‑place finish at the AIG Women’s Open. Noh’s recent breakthrough on the tour suggests she could bring fresh energy to the U.S. side.
Auston Kim is a rookie to the Solheim Cup, having qualified automatically via the points list after a strong two‑year campaign. She was runner‑up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and finished second at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, adding two major top‑10s along the way. Kim’s rapid rise and competitive fire should translate well to the high‑stakes team environment. Lauren Coughlin earned a spot by virtue of her points total and returns for a second Solheim Cup after an undefeated debut in 2024, where she won both foursomes matches and partnered with Sarah Schmelzel for a four‑ball victory before halving her singles match against Maja Stark.
Coughlin, a three‑time LPGA winner, also contributed to the United States’ triumph at the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown and captured the Aramco Championship in April. Her recent summer form indicates she is in peak condition for the Dutch showdown. Allisen Corpuz secured her third straight Solheim Cup berth through the points standings. She has accumulated five.5 points from eight matches across 2023 and 2024, including a flawless foursomes record with Korda – the best American pair in Solheim Cup history.
Corpuz also recorded a singles win over Anna Nordqvist two years ago, underscoring her versatility. Andrea Lee, who qualified via the world rankings, brings a unique résumé: she led the LPGA Tour in regulation‑fairway percentage for the past two seasons and logged 18 top‑25 finishes. Lee and Rose Zhang formed a dominant four‑ball partnership in 2024, winning their matches 5&4 and 6&4. Lee’s singles record is also unbeaten, with two ties in her last two appearances.
Her experience and statistical consistency will be crucial in tight moments. Alison Lee, a mother returning after maternity leave, qualifies this year by ranking rather than points.
She missed most of the qualification window but still posted three top‑five finishes, including a runner‑up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Lee becomes the first mother to represent Team USA since Cristie Kerr in 2017, adding a compelling personal storyline to the event.
Lindy Duncan, the oldest debutant at age 35, earned a captain’s pick after a strong showing in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. She has recorded 14 top‑25 finishes over the last two years, highlighted by a shared seventh place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. Although she missed the cut in four of five majors this season, her steady play and veteran presence could prove valuable in the team format.
Megan Khang, a five‑time Solheim Cup veteran, returns after a mixed qualification finish but remains a proven performer, having gone unbeaten in the last two editions. Khang contributed crucial points in 2021 and 2024, including a decisive singles win over Sophia Popov in 2021 and a clean sweep of her matches in 2024. Rose Zhang, the 2024 top scorer for the United States, earned all four of her points with at least a two‑hole margin, showcasing her ability to dominate both foursomes and singles.
Her partnership with Andrea Lee is expected to be a centerpiece of the U.S. strategy in the Netherlands. In summary, Stanford’s squad blends a core of seasoned competitors with a handful of emerging talents who have already demonstrated the ability to win under pressure. The United States will look to replicate the confidence and cohesion that carried them to victory on home soil, while hoping that Korda’s leadership and the collective experience of the group can finally break the 11‑year drought of an away Solheim Cup win.
The matches run from September 11‑13, and fans can watch every session live on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available without a contract.