Team USA is gearing up to defend the Solheim Cup on foreign soil this week, with the matches slated for September 11‑13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands and broadcast live on Sky Sports. Captain Angela Stanford has assembled a squad that blends seasoned campaigners with a handful of newcomers, all of whom are eager to secure the rare feat of an away triumph over Team Europe. Stanford’s roster features just two rookies; the remaining ten players have all previously competed in at least one Solheim Cup, and eight of them were part of the dominant 15.5‑12.5 victory on home turf two years ago.
The most prominent name on the list is four‑time major champion Nelly Korda, who topped the two‑year qualification race that stretched from the 2024 FM Championship through to the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open last month. The qualification system awarded automatic berths to the top seven players on the Solheim Cup points list at the close of the campaign.
Korda secured the first spot, followed by Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz. The next two positions were filled by Andrea Lee and Alison Lee, who qualified via their standing in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Stanford then used her three captain’s picks to add Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang to the team. Below is a deeper look at each American competitor, their Solheim Cup histories, how they earned their places, and what they bring to the table as the United States pursues its first overseas win since 2015.
**Nelly Korda – Four‑time Major Winner, World No. 1** Korda arrives as the clear leader of the American contingent. She has amassed four Solheim Cup appearances (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) and has collected 10.5 points from 16 matches, boasting a record of ten wins, one tie and five losses. Her recent form has been stellar; she entered the 2024 campaign with four victories in the first half of the year, clinching her fifth consecutive Solheim Cup qualification well before the deadline.
In each of her four previous outings she has contributed at least two points, highlighted by an unbeaten debut at Gleneagles in 2019 and a three‑point haul in the 2024 victory, despite a singles loss to Charley Hull. **Angel Yin – Consistent Performer, Strong Fourball Partner** Yin brings three Solheim Cup appearances (2017, 2019, 2023) and has earned 5.5 points from nine matches (five wins, one tie, three losses). She was instrumental in the historic four‑ball win in 2019 alongside Ally Ewing, beating Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall 7&5—a joint‑largest margin in Solheim Cup four‑ball history. Yin also boasts an unbeaten singles record against Europe.
After qualifying via the points list for the first time, she missed the final two months of the campaign due to illness, but her prior success and steady play make her a valuable asset. **Jennifer Kupcho – Rising Star with Recent Success** Kupcho, a three‑time Solheim Cup participant (2021, 2023, 2024), has contributed four points from ten matches (three wins, two ties, five losses). She made an immediate impact on her debut in 2021, posting 2.5 points before a singles loss to Leona Maguire. In 2024 she secured a crucial win over Linn Grant on the final day.
Off the team stage, Kupcho captured the ShopRite LPGA Classic in June and recorded three top‑10 finishes in majors this season, including a shared eighth place at the U.S. Women’s Open, solidifying her status as an automatic qualifier for a fourth straight Solheim Cup.
**Yealimi Noh – Returning After Five‑Year Gap** Noh returns to the Solheim Cup after a five‑year hiatus, making her first appearance on European soil. She has one previous Solheim Cup (2021) where she earned two points from three matches (two wins, one loss), contributing to a U.S.
loss that year. Noh captured her maiden LPGA Tour title at the 2025 Founders Cup and posted four top‑20 finishes in majors during the qualification window, highlighted by a third‑place finish at the AIG Women’s Open.
**Auston Kim – Rookie Ready for Her First Cup** Kim, who was an LPGA Tour rookie during the last Solheim Cup, is set for her debut in the Netherlands. She earned 3.5 points from four matches (three wins, one tie) in the qualification series, highlighted by a runner‑up finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and a second‑place finish at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, supplemented by two top‑10 major finishes. Her consistency earned her an automatic spot.
**Lauren Coughlin – Two‑Time Winner, Strong Pairings** Coughlin returns for a second Solheim Cup after an undefeated debut in 2024, where she won both foursomes matches and teamed with Sarah Schmelzel for a four‑ball victory, before tying her Sunday singles against Maja Stark. The three‑time LPGA Tour winner also contributed to the U.S. victory at the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown and claimed the Aramco Championship in April, indicating a late‑season surge in form. **Allisen Corpuz – Consistent Performer, Strong Foursomes Partner** Corpuz secured her third consecutive Solheim Cup berth via the points list.
She has amassed five points from seven matches across her two prior appearances (2023, 2024), with a record of three wins, two ties and two losses. Notably, Corpuz and Korda have won all four foursomes matches they have played together, the best foursomes record for any American duo in Cup history.
Corpuz also recorded a singles win over Anna Nordqvist two years ago and posted two top‑eight finishes in majors this season. **Andrea Lee – Veteran with Strong Rankings** Lee qualified via the world rankings after previously earning her spots through the points list. She has been a model of consistency, leading the LPGA Tour in regulation‑percentage for the past two seasons and accumulating 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 also maintains an unbeaten singles record, having tied both of her previous singles outings. **Alison Lee – Mother Returning to Competition** Alison Lee is the only member of Stanford’s squad who also featured on the victorious 2015 European‑soil team. After taking maternity leave in 2024, she returned to competition with three top‑five finishes, including a strong showing at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Her comeback makes her the first mother to represent Team USA since Cristie Kerr in 2017.
**Lindy Duncan – Oldest Rookie Since 2000** Duncan secured a captain’s pick after briefly holding the second automatic spot via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. 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, though she missed the cut in four of the five majors this season.
**Megan Khang – Veteran with Unbeaten Recent Record** Khang returns for a fifth straight Solheim Cup after a mixed qualification finish. She has 8.5 points from 13 matches across four previous Cups (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024), with a record of seven wins, three ties and three losses.
Notably, she was unbeaten in the last two editions, topping the U.S. scoring in 2022 and winning all three of her matches in the 2024 victory. **Rose Zhang – Dominant Fourball Specialist** Zhang was a key contributor to the 2024 triumph, securing four points from four matches (all wins) and often finishing several holes ahead. Her partnership with Andrea Lee proved lethal, and she is expected to repeat that success in the Netherlands.
Recent form includes top‑eight finishes in her last two starts, lifting her back into the world’s top‑50 after a season of ups and downs. As the United States prepares to travel across the Atlantic, the blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent gives Stanford a balanced lineup capable of challenging Europe on its home turf. The Solheim Cup has not been won by the United States away from home since 2015, and the pressure will be on these twelve golfers to deliver the performance needed to break that drought. Fans can catch every swing, putt, and moment of drama live on Sky Sports Golf from September 11‑13, with streaming options available without a contract for those who prefer to watch online.