The 2026 Solheim Cup may still be far away, but talks of what Team USA may look like have already begun. The biennial event will take place in the Netherlands for the first time in September. Team USA’s captain, Angela Stanford , has started to show her cards, and one of them has sparked fresh curiosity about Lexi Thompson being on the team.

“I think, in my opinion, Lexi has earned the right to always be in consideration,” said Stanford, ahead of the 2025 CME Group Tour Championship on Tuesday. “That’s the ultimate,” she added, pointing out she wished she had that. “I think if Lexi plays to her abilities, I would be crazy to leave her home,” she declared, almost feeling sure of Lexi Thompson being on the team.

The 30-year-old has played in every Solheim Cup representing Team USA

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