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Ryan TolmichJun 4, 2025AnalysisUSAChinaFEATURESWOMEN'S FOOTBALLUSA vs ChinaFriendlies

Ally Sentnor and Avery Patterson impress, Phallon Tullis-Joyce starts twice in goal: Stock up, stock down after Emma Hayes' USWNT cruise past China and Jamaica

The USWNT were never threatened, outscoring two opponents by combined 7-0 as Hayes improved to 18-2-2 as coach

Generally, when a team wins by a combined 7-0 scoreline across two games, virtually everyone involved will be worthy of praise. That's the case for the U.S. women's national team at the moment. This camp, featuring relatively comfortable wins over both China and Jamaica, was an unquestioned success.

Result-wise and performance-wise, USWNT coach Emma Hayes likely couldn't be happier, especially after the team had lost two of its past three matches - to Japan and Brazil - entering this camp. Those were Hayes' first two losses as U.S. coach, after going unbeaten in her first 17 matches in the job.

This camp, though, was about more than results. It was about paving the path for the future. In that sense, we got some answers over the last week. We learned a considerable amount about a young group of players looking to break through. We got insight into the goalkeeper position. We saw some debuts and some perception-changing performances from familiar faces.

Those answers, paradoxically, actually create more questions. Still two years out from a World Cup, nothing is definitive, and every single step forward is met with "what next?" The depth chart continues to be shaken up, and with Hayes continuing to experiment with lineups and combinations, there are clearly still more changes to come.

So who stood out? Whose stock rose against China and Jamaica, and whose fell? GOAL takes a look.

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    Stock up: Ally Sentnor

    When it comes to seizing opportunities, few could have done it better than Ally Sentnor. The 21-year-old winger won U.S. Soccer's Young Female Player of the Year award in 2024, but 2025 is definitively her breakout campaign.

    After scoring twice in February, Sentnor made it four goals from her four starts, netting a brace in the win over Jamaica. She put it all on display: creativity, drive, precision. Most importantly, though, Sentnor clearly has the quality an attacker can have: the ability to put the ball in the back of the net. And she's still just 21.

    Given her age, Sentnor is probably further along than most could have expected. She's also outperforming her dreams with the USWNT. To put that into perspective, she has just six career goals with the Utah Royals. She's already up to four with the USWNT in four starts. The more she scores, the more her stock rises and, even in a crowded attacking group, Sentnor is starting to stand out.

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    Stock down: Triple Espresso

    Who needs 'em? Kidding, of course, but it is safe to say that the USWNT hasn't noticeably missed a beat without the three star attackers. What type of USWNT will that trio eventually return to?

    Mal Swanson and Sophia Wilson will be gone for a while, as both announced their pregnencies. Trinity Rodman, meanwhile, could be return at any point, depending on how her back injury progresses.

    A year ago, as they were running roughshod throughout Paris en route to Olympic gold, all three looked like they'd be the anchors of an era. But with their absences, other candidates have made convincing arguments to be included in a fully-fit starting group.

    Sentnor, is in that category, obviously. Alyssa Thompson has taken a massive leap forward, looking both more confident and quicker than ever. Catarina Macario isn't a pure No. 9, but her creativity can make the attack tick. Michelle Cooper has been great, too, as his Lynn Biyendolo, who continues handle her business as the game's best super-sub.

    When Swanson, Wilson and Rodman do return, there's no doubt they'll do so with impact. They're too talented not to. But will they automatically reclaim their starting spots? It will be interesting, as this camp proved that even the USWNT's superstar gold medalists aren't immune to competition.

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    Stock up: Avery Patterson

    For a while now, the USWNT has been calling for some competition for Emily Fox or, at the very least, a backup capable of pushing her. They have that now via multiple young players, and Patterson may be the best of the bunch.

    The 22-year-old defender was fantastic through the two games, showing many of the qualities Hayes will want to see out of her wide defenders. She was solid against China, looking more than capable against a decent team, but she really shined in what looked like would only be a late cameo against Jamaica. She turned that cameo into an assist, proving she can make the most of a chance by creating on the field.

    Usurping Fox will be no easy feat; she did just win the Champions League with Arsenal, after all. Patterson, along with Gisele Thompson - who was injured just before this camp - is making up ground as the U.S. have a fullback corps they can rely on.

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    Stock down: Goalkeepers not named Phallon Tullis-Joyce

    Prior to camp, Hayes discussed her goalkeeper picture at length. She earmarked Phallon Tullis-Joyce as the leader at the moment, although there will obviously be plenty of twists and turns on the road to 2027.

    There were no twists and no turns this camp, however. Tullis-Joyce was the starter for both games, offering some insight into where Hayes' mind is at the moment when it comes to her goalkeepers.

    It wasn't particularly surprising to see Claudia Dickey on the bench; she is new, after all. It was a bit surprising, though, to see Mandy McGlynn left out. The Utah Royals goalkeeper has featured three times since the Olympics, but she didn't see the field in either game as Hayes stuck with Tullis-Joyce.

    The Manchester United keeper, to her credit, didn't put a foot wrong in either game - but that's largely because there wasn't really a chance to do so. She was never really tested. These games were straightforward, giving the goalkeeper little to do.

    Hayes will have known that was coming, but it was interesting to see her go with the same goalkeeper twice. Is Tullis-Joyce the goalkeeper of the moment only, and will others get their chance?

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    Stock up: Sam Coffey

    It's not that Coffey's stock needed to go much higher, considering she was a starter at the Olympics last year. This camp showed a different side of her game, though, one that could help the USWNT as this cycle continues.

    Throughout 2024, the world saw Coffey evolve into the No. 6 the USWNT was so desperately missing. Her willingness and ability to do the dirty work allowed other midfielders to thrive while solidifying Coffey's own spot in the team. These games, though, showed Coffey can thrive, too, as she proved that she has something to say in the attacking end when given license to go forward.

    Against China, she popped up with a fantastic finish, netting her second USWNT goal. Her first, coincidentally, also came against China in 2023 and, when this one hit the back of the net, it seemed that Coffey was as surprised as anyone else in the stadium.

    It was no fluke, though. Against Jamaica, Coffey buzzed all over the field, playing with confidence and aggression, which was particularly nice given the fact that she was the most experienced in that midfield three. We'll see if Coffey's newfound attacking energy translates against better teams, but it's certainly a fun dynamic going forward.

    Whatever offensive output the U.S. can get from her is certainly a bonus, as Coffey seemed a player who can do more than many expected.