Netflix to produce docuseries on USWNT's 2023 World Cup run, Megan Rapinoe's 'Last Dance'

For Megan Rapinoe, the 2023 World Cup is "The Last Dance."

Netflix announced on Monday that the streaming service will be filming a docuseries around the U.S. Women's National Team's run in the tournament, which kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. The show is slated for a release this fall and will follow Rapinoe on her last World Cup journey along with fellow veteran Alex Morgan as they attempt to capture their three-peat title. The project will also highlight the rising stars of the national team, including Alyssa Thompson, Sofia Huerta, Lynn Williams and Kristie Mewis.

The yet-to-be-titled docuseries will be executive produced by Emmy winner Connor Schell, who worked on the hit Michael Jordan project. It will be directed by two-time Emmy winner Rebecca Gitlitz, who worked on the 30 for 30 short "Arthur and Johnnie" about the Ashe brothers and the Ben Simmons documentary "One & Done."

The story will not only follow action on the pitch, but address issues important to the team. The USWNT was part of USA TODAY's Women of the Year awards this spring in honor of their battle for equal pay.

"Viewers will get a first-hand look at the pressure, the euphoria, the joy, and the hardships that these world-class athletes experience as they strive to capture their third World Cup title in a row," the synopsis on the Netflix website said. "Issues ranging from racial diversity, LGBTQ+ rights, equal pay, family, and motherhood are all brought to light as the narrative unfolds."

The docuseries is a collaboration between TIME Studios, Words + Pictures, and Togethxr, a media company co-owned by Morgan and other decorated women athletes, including Sue Bird, Chloe Kim and Simone Manuel.

The project follows in the footsteps of Netflix's other popular sports docuseries, including "The Last Dance," "Break Point," "Full Swing" and "Drive to Survive," which is widely credited with spurring the growth of Formula 1 in the United States.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Netflix docuseries charts USWNT's 2023 World Cup with Rapinoe, Morgan