Team USA WAGs will STAY with their partners ahead of match  against England tomorrow 

Gareth Southgate may have shown England’s WAGS the red card by not allowing them to visit the team hotel in Qatar but when it comes to their US rivals, there have been no such problems as they prepare for tomorrow’s crunch encounter.

Ahead of the match, the wives and girlfriends of US players have been given permission to spend time with their partners in the luxurious five-star Marsa Malaz Kempinski, where they are staying.

While England’s players have been confined to briefly meeting their WAGS at the end of matches in the stadium in public view, their US counterparts have been enjoying the opulent splendour of the hotel with their partners during what is officially called ‘family time.’

Those that have children are also allowed to bring them along with US officials insisting that private time for the players with their families helps team morale.

US WAGS that are believed to have visited the team hotel in the run up to the game against England included Ashley Herron, Marrissa Horton, Elsie Hansen, Ryan Chaisty, Milana D’Ambra, Kristen Sapienza and Sara Schmidt.

A US official said: ‘Family time is a very important part of our World Cup camp. It’s important for the players to be able to see their kids, if they have them and their significant others.

‘I know a lot of teams don’t allow this, but we believe that it helps with the mental well-being of our players. It also improves their performance on the pitch and could help us beat England.’

The luxurious Marsa Malaz Kempinski has earned the US the unofficial title of having the tournament’s best team hotel and not surprisingly, their WAGS have been regular visitors.

It is located on The Pearl in Doha, a stunning private man-made island which feels as if you are in a plush Mediterranean resort rather than the Middle East.

It has been dubbed the ‘Arabian Rivera,’ and the opulent 281-room Kempinski is one of the stand-out properties on The Pearl and comes with its own private beach, eleven top end restaurants and bars, tennis courts, luxury spa, an indoor games room and a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

The cheapest rooms at the hotel, which offer views across the Arabian Gulf cost around £500 per night when the World Cup is not on but have almost trebled in price during the tournament.

Suites start at an eye-watering £15,000 and come with their own private concierge, a private pool and jacuzzi, an indoor and outdoor dining area with guests ferried to and from the hotel in limousines.

Food and drinking options in the hotel include an American diner and a range of Spanish, Latin American, Japanese and Middle Eastern restaurants. There is also a cigar lounge and a trendy rooftop bar as well as a jazz bar.

If they did have the chance to visit the players, England’s WAGS would perhaps not be too impressed, given what their American counterparts are enjoying.

England are staying in the relatively modest Souq Al Wakra Hotel, which is located in a sleepy suburb just outside Doha and does not serve any alcohol.

When the World Cup is not taking place, rooms range in prices from £65 to £150 and the 101-room property has been built Arabic style around a courtyard surrounded by trees and fountains.

The hotel has a restaurant, coffee bar, tiny gym, small swimming pool and a basic spa offering few of the lavish facilities enjoyed by the US team.

The England team have brought their own table football and ping-pong tables to help keep players occupied.

Speaking of the team’s stay in the Kempinski, a US official commented: ‘Without doubt, this is the best hotel that any team is staying in.

‘I don’t think we’re favourites for the England match or the World Cup but at least we can hold our heads up high and say we’ve got the best team hotel. It’s like staying in a palace, it’s an absolutely gorgeous place and we’re loving every minute of it.’

He added: ‘That’s Americans for you. We like to do things in style.’

And you thought all the stars were ON the field! Meet the VERY glamorous Team USA WAGs who will be supporting their player beaus at the World Cup – from Brenden Aaronson’s student girlfriend to Aaron Long’s businesswoman wife 

Each country picks their absolute best soccer players to compete in the tournament, and this year’s US Team is filled with top notch athletes who have all earned their own impressive accomplishments. 

In addition to their accolades on the field, many of Team USA‘s members have taken strides in their love lives too.

But who exactly are the women behind the sports stars? As the World Cup continues, FEMAIL has taken a look into the US team’s very glamorous partners. 

While some of the women are super private and do their best to stay out of the spotlight, others often flaunt the lavish perks that come with dating a famous soccer player – which includes taking many luxury vacations around the globe, staying in five-star resorts, eating in upscale restaurants, attending elite parties, and of course, sitting sideline at their beau’s games.

From their own careers and accomplishments to how they met their sports star boyfriends and details on their relationship, here’s everything you need to know about the WAGs of Team USA’s soccer players in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. 

Sean Johnson and Marissa Horton

Sean Johnson, 33, from Lilburn, Georgia, played soccer at the University of Central Florida, but left early after he was drafted by Chicago Fire in 2010. 

He then switched to New York City FC in 2016, and now, he is set to play goalkeeper at the World Cup for the US team.

He is currently dating a woman named Marissa Horton, who is originally from Washington, DC, but now lives in New York City. 

Marissa, a graduate of Purchase College, is a successful dancer, who has performed as part of the Radio City Rockettes multiple times.

The pair has been together since 2014, and they often shared adorable pictures together on their respective Instagram accounts.

‘Happy Valentine’s Day to this beautiful and talented queen that holds me down,’ Sean gushed about Marissa back in February.

And on Valentine’s Day in 2018, he wrote, ‘You inspire me, you push me toward my dreams… All the sacrifices and small things you do never go unnoticed.’

Matt Turner and Ashley Herron

Matt Turner, 28, from Park Ridge, New Jersey, played for Fairfield University during college. After he graduated, he joined New England Revolution in 2016. In February 2022, he was transferred to the UK team Arsenal, but now, he is set to play goalkeeper for the US team at the World Cup.

Matt is married to a woman named Ashley Herron. They tied the knot in May of this year, and welcomed a baby boy, named Easton Atwood Turner, on June 29.

‘This was by no means an easy process! 

‘Easton had some trouble with his breathing when he came out into the world and because of that had to spend three days in the NICU,’ the soccer player revealed after the birth. 

‘We struggled to process everything, and we are sure many parents have gone through similar and even scarier situations. 

‘Our Easton showed us resilience and strength and he fills our heart with so much love and joy, emotions so deep we’ve never experienced anything like it.

‘Thank you to the doctors and midwives who took excellent care of him, and everyone for the kind messages over the last few days! Welcome to the world little man, we owe you everything.’

The couple often posts touching tributes for one another on social media, and just last week, Matt took to Instagram to commemorate Ashley’s birthday.

‘A Mother, a wife, a coffee date and dessert lover, a dog mom, and my rock,’ he wrote. ‘I have so much respect for how well you wear all these different hats and more.

‘Being married to a guy like me isn’t always the easiest, it has and will continue to require a lot of sacrifice, thank you for that, and all you do for our little family. You are the glue that makes it all work.’

Ashley is a NFL cheerleader who performed for the New England Patriots at the 2017 Super Bowl. But aside from her cheerleading career, Ashley has many other impressive achievements.

According to her LinkedIn, she got her Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Pre-Med) and Communication Arts (concentrated in writing) from Gordon College and her Master’s in Business Management from Harvard University.

She began her career working as a marketing manager for an insurance claims firm before becoming the Director of Marketing at BMAX Strong in 2017.

Ashley is also the President and founder of the non profit organization Miss Pink, which ‘supports families suffering from breast cancer by providing funds to cover costs of medical bills and basic necessities during times of treatment.’

Aaron Long and Elise Hansen

Aaron Long, 30, from Oak Hills, California, attended UC Riverside for his college years, and was drafted by Portland Timbers in 2014. 

He then signed with Seattle Sounders FC 2 in 2015 before moving to the New York Red Bulls a year later. He is now going to play defender for the US team at the World Cup.

His wife, Elise Hansen, was an executive assistant at business management consultant firm FTV Capital in New York City until 2021, but it’s unclear what she does for work now.

The pair have been dating for many years, as pictures of them together on their social media accounts date all the way back into the early 2010s.

‘Happy Valentine’s Day! Thankful for you today and everyday,’ Elise, a University of Washington graduate majored in Communications, wrote back in 2016, alongside a sweet photo of her and Aaron.

The couple got engaged in December 2019 during a romantic trip to Hawaii.

‘I’ve known since our first date that Aaron was the one, and everyday I feel so blessed to have found this type of love… and now I get to spend forever with my best friend because WE’RE ENGAGED!’ she gushed on Instagram at the time.

‘I love you so much, Aaron! Big thanks to our families for all the love and support and for keeping this big secret from me.’

In March 2020, the pair announced that they were expecting their first child together. She captioned a shot of her cradling her baby bump at the time, ‘Surprise! Baby girl coming June 2020.’ 

Their daughter, Kaia Rae Long, was born on June 19, 2020, and the couple officially became husband and wife in December 2021. 

Tim Ream and Kristen Sapienza

Tim Ream, 35, from St. Louis, Missouri, played for Saint Louis University, but he also played for Chicago Fire Premiere during his college years. He was drafted to New York Red Bulls in 2010, before signing to England’s Bolton Wanderers in 2012.

He was sold to the English team Fulham in 2015, and now, he will play defender for the US team at the upcoming World Cup.

He and his wife-of-10-years, Kristen Sapienza, are very private when it comes to their relationship – she doesn’t use social media and he has only shared one photo with her on his account.

They got together during college, since they both played soccer for St. Louis. In an interview with NewYorkRedBulls.com, Tim explained that he was instantly drawn in by her ‘smile’ and ‘great personality.’

‘The first thing I noticed about her was her smile. I’m not sappy like that, but I really noticed how amazing her smile was,’ he gushed. 

‘I said, “Wow.” But she also has a great personality, she’s always fun to be around whether we’re doing something or just chilling. And the conversations are great – whether we’re talking deep or talking about a whole lot of nothing.’

The two got engaged two years into their relationship, and tied the knot in January 2012. Tim recalled proposing to Kristen after a romantic stroll in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a view of Manhattan across the river. 

He said she had complained about not being able to see the skyline clearly, when he responded, ‘The important stuff isn’t out there, it is right here,’ as he got down on one knee.

‘After some screaming, she did say yes,’ he continued. ‘We hugged and kissed and then she called her parents.’

According to ZGR.net, Tim actually canceled his honeymoon with Kristen – which was supposed to take place in Tahiti – so he could sign to Bolton. But his wife was allegedly supportive of his decision, since she understood the seriousness of his job.

The couple have welcomed three children together over the years, named Aiden, Theodore, and Lila. Back in May, Tim shared a rare photo with his family after winning the Sky Bet Championship.

‘I try to keep my private and public lives separate but last night was a special occasion that calls for a special post,’ he wrote at the time. 

‘This is my team behind the scenes. The ones who support and love me unconditionally and allow me to do what I do. 

‘They are my best friend, my fiercest critics, and my energizer bunnies. I couldn’t do this without them and I’m buzzing we did last night together. Love you all to the moon and back.’

Antonee Robinson and Darcy Myers

Antonee Robinson, 25, from Milton Keynes, England, joined Everton’s academy in 2013. He was transferred to Wigan Athletic in 2019, before switching to Fulham in 2020. 

He gained American citizenship through his father, who, while born in England, was raised in New York. He is going to play defender at the World Cup for the US team.

Antonee has been dating a woman named Darcy Myers since 2019. Then, they announced that they were expecting a baby girl together in October 2021.

Their daughter was born in December of that year, named Atlas, but they have yet to share her face on social media.

When they celebrated their third anniversary in January, Antonee took to Instagram to post a heartfelt message to his girlfriend.

‘Thee years later and not a day goes by that I don’t feel blessed to have met you. Happy anniversary my love,’ he said.

The couple became engaged on Darcy’s birthday in March of this year, with the athlete writing on Instagram at the time: ‘Happy Birthday to my beautiful FIANCÉE. Me And Atlas couldn’t be luckier to have you. Love you always.’

He shared some photos from the proposal, which showed him down on one knee surrounded by rose pedals in front of huge light up letters that said, ‘Marry me?’

Darcy, who only has 47 posts on her social media, lives a relatively private life, so it’s unclear what she does for work. 

Joe Scally and Ryan Chaisty

Joe Scally, 19, from Lake Grove, New York, made history when he became the second youngest professional soccer player in the United States at age 15, after signing with New York City Football Club.

He then joined Germany’s Bundesliga in 2019, and now, he’s expected to play defender for the US team at the World Cup.

It’s appears that Joe and his girlfriend, Ryan Chaisty, both attended the same school, and based on her Instagram account, it seems that they started dating in May 2018.

While Joe doesn’t use social media much, Ryan often posts loved up pictures with the soccer star.

‘Happy birthday to my person, thanks four always being you,’ she wrote in December 2018. ‘I love you the most.’

And in honor of their anniversary in May 2019, she gushed, ‘Yay. One year with my favorite person. I love you forever and ever.’

Ryan still lives in New York and Joe spends much of him time in Germany playing soccer, but the two have made their long distance romance work.

She has jetted off to see him in the European country on more than one occasion, and he flew to America to attend prom as Ryan’s date in July 2021.

Walker Zimmerman and Sally Zimmerman

Walker Zimmerman, 29, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, started his career by playing for Furnam University in college. Afterwards, he joined FC Dallas in 2013.

He was traded to Los Angeles FC in 2017, before switching to Nashville SC in 2020. Now, he will be playing as a defender on the US team at the World Cup.

The athlete tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Sally Zimmerman, on New Year’s Eve in 2016, and afterwards, he opened up about his marriage to FCDallas.com.

He explained that Sally, who is from North Carolina, moved into his apartment in Dallas just before their wedding, but months later, the couple had to relocate to LA after he switched teams.

‘She’s definitely doing a great job with handling all of the adversity and all that’s been going on in the last two months – especially since the wedding,’ he gushed.

‘Not only did the women plan the wedding and basically get [our] whole lives together, but to do two moves and to get the apartment up and then supporting me while I’m out training… It’s unbelievable. She’s definitely a keeper.’

The couple welcomed a baby boy, named Tucker James Zimmerman, on June 22, 2021.

‘You couldn’t be luckier with the mama God chose for you. We are so in love with you and can’t wait to bring you home,’ he wrote on Instagram after Tucker’s birth.

Sally, who works for the ‘clean beauty’ brand Beauty Counter, is often seen supporting Walker at his matches, and she even brings their one-year-old with her to the games.

Together, the couple founded the Walker and Sarah Tucker Zimmerman Endowed Scholarship for Men’s Soccer at Furman University, which plans to ‘expand scholarships through endowment, while creating greater long-term financial sustainability for the program.’

Brenden Aaronson and Milana D’Ambra

Brenden Aaronson, 22, from Medford, New Jersey, played for Indiana University before joining Bethlehem Steel FC in 2017. He then joined the Philadelphia Union in 2019, before switching to the Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg in 2021.

In May 2022, he was transferred to Leeds United in the UK, after singing a five-year contract. Now, he will play midfielder for the US team at the World Cup. 

He’s currently in a relationship with a woman named Milana D’Ambra, who he started dating in September 2018. Like Brenden, Milana is a soccer player. She currently attends Temple University in Philadelphia, where she is set to graduate from next year.

The couple is often posting PDA-filled snaps together online. Back in 2020 in honor of Brenden’s birthday, Milana gushed: ‘Happy birthday bestfriend. So proud of the person you are and so excited to see where the next chapter in life takes you, lucky to love ya always.’

‘Two years with the person who makes life feel like a dream,’ she wrote in 2020 to commemorate their anniversary. ‘Forever blessed, love you lots always.’

‘Being by your side while you chase your dreams has been the biggest privilege. I couldn’t be more proud of the person and player you are and I cannot wait to see you flourish at your new home,’ she said on Instagram, after he was transferred to Leeds earlier this year.

Tyler Adams and Sarah Schmidt

Tyler Adams, 23, from Wappinger, New York, played for Red Bulls Academy at age 13, 14, and 15, before signing with New York Red Bulls in 2015. 

He then joined the German team RB Leipzig in 2019, before transferring to Leeds United earlier this year. He is going to play midfielder for the US team at the World Cup.

The athlete started dating a German woman named Sarah Schmidt in 2019, and they couldn’t be cuter together. The couple often jet off on lavish vacations together, visiting places like Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and Berlin, all within the last few years.

And according to Tyler, spending time with Sarah during his off time helps ‘recharge’ him to do his best on the field.

‘So grateful to have gone home, seen my family, relax, and recharge. Always important to switch off and be with the ones closest to you,’ he captioned an Instagram post of him and his girlfriend in July 2021. ‘Ready to get going again now.’

On her own account, Sarah said she was ‘lucky to be by his side’ in a sweet post in honor of his birthday earlier this year.

‘Happy Birthday Tyler. To another year of working hard while doing what you love,’ she gushed. ‘I’m lucky to be by your side and watch you do it. Sky is the limit. ILY.’

She added in another post in July: ‘There’s nothing better than watching you do what you love. I can’t wait to see everything you do in this next chapter. Always your number one fan.’

While it is unclear what Sarah does for work, Tyler is just as supportive of her career as she is of his.

‘To the most special person, happy birthday. Keep following your dreams and being the light in everyone’s life. You inspire me every single day and I’m lucky to share the best moments in life by your side,’ he wrote on Instagram in November 2021. ‘So much love for you everyday.’

Cristian Roldan and Ciana Nicole Baron

Christian Roldan, 27, from Artesia, California, started off at University of Washington. In 2015, he left college early when he was drafted by Seattle Sounders FC. He is going to play midfielder for the US team at the World Cup.

The soccer star is currently dating a woman named Ciana Baron, from Seattle, Washington, who works as a Blood & Marrow Transplant Physician Assistant for the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center at the University of Washington Medical Center, per her LinkedIn.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Arts from University of Washington, before getting her Masters in Science from DeSales University. 

It’s not clear how they met, but the two have been together since 2014. And while she keeps her social media accounts on private, Cristian often posts sweet photos with her to his profile.

‘Time flies when you are having fun. Excited for what’s ahead of us,’ he wrote in honor of their third anniversary in 2017.

The two adopted an adorable puppy together in 2020, which they named Charles. 

Jordan Morris and Eliza D. Blanchette

Jordan Morris, 28, from Seattle Washington, played for Stanford University during college. He then joined Seattle Sounders FC in 2016. Now, he will play forward for the US team at the World Cup.

He is married to a woman named Eliza D. Blanchette, who according to her LinkedIn, graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2017.

She worked in customer relations at the fitness company Pure Barre before landing a job at Spoon University as the Marketing and Event Coordinator.

In 2017, Eliza, from Seattle, Washington, started working at Nordstrom, where she now serves as the Marketing Project Manager.

She and Jordan tied the knot in October 2021. Her Instagram account is set to private, but he sometimes gives fans a glimpse into their adorable relationship on his.

‘Life’s better with you,’ he captioned a pic with Eliza back in 2018. And in February 2020, he wrote, ‘Happy birthday to this girl! I can’t wait to see what this year holds for you. Love you.’

The pair expanded their family in 2020, when they adopted a Sheepadoodle, which they named Maisie. 

Josh Sargent and Kirsten Lepping

Josh Sargent, 22, from O’Fallon, Missouri, joined Germany’s Weder Breman in 2017. He left the team four years later, in 2021, to play for Norwich City in England. He will play forward for the US team at the upcoming World Cup.

He’s dating a woman named Kirsten Lepping, and according to DoveClove.com, they started dating while they both attended the same high school.

The two become engaged in August 2020. At the time, Kirsten announced that they were gearing up to get married via her Instagram, writing, ‘Forever babe,’ with a ring emoji, alongside a snap of them kissing. 

They announced they were expecting a child together in October 2021, and welcomed a daughter, named Romy Sargent, on January 13, 2022 

The couple have kept many of the details regarding their romance under wraps, as he doesn’t use social media and she only has 17 posts on her account.