USWNT teenager Jaedyn Shaw is looking Olympic-ready! Winners and losers from China friendly victories as teenage starlet makes her case for Paris 2024 role

The big winner of the camp, when all was said and done. Nineteen-year-old Shaw continues to answer every question that is asked of her, and at this point, there's one big one left: is she ready for the Olympics?

So far, the answer looks like being 'yes'. It's early days, of course, but Shaw has made an impact in each of her four appearances to date. She has two goals of her own, the latest being the winner in the second game this window. She also, essentially, has an assist, even if she won't be officially credited with one for Trinity Rodman's goal in the first China friendly.

The point is this: Shaw makes things happen. So, too, do the other attackers in the pool, though, which will make her push for a roster spot pretty tough. Still, it's quite clear that the sky is the limit for the San Diego Wave teenager, who seems to get better and better every time she steps on the field.

How good will she be by, say, next summer? The answer may just be good enough.

The USWNT goalkeeping position remains up for grabs. Unfortunately for Aubrey Kingsbury, though, it'll be tough to snag that position in a crowded race.

Starting just her second international game, despite being part of plenty of USWNT camps, Kingsbury didn't have much to do on Tuesday. China didn't attack all that often, and when they did, a defender such as Naomi Girma was generally there to sweep it up. China's one threatening moment, though, came from Kingsbury being a bit overeager and, maybe, just a bit too desperate to make a play.

It wasn't solely her fault, to be fair, but Kingsbury's decision to come out and claim a cross just before half-time ultimately ended in a goal for the visitors. She could have, and probably should have, been bailed out by a clearance, but it didn't happen.

Casey Murphy, five years younger and with 15 more caps, kept a clean sheet in her start on Saturday, while Jane Campbell didn't play, but is riding high after winning NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year. And of course, there's Alyssa Naeher, not in this camp, but certainly still available for one last go at age 36 next summer.

Kingsbury has always been a good back-up, and may very well remain in that role going forward. Still, margins are fine at this position, which means every little mistake could prove costly.

It would be very easy for both Casey Krueger and Midge Purce to get lost in the USWNT shuffle. Both veterans were left off the World Cup roster, and it would be very easy for Hayes to pass them by and usher in a new generation ahead of them.

This camp, though, showed why that probably won't happen. Despite the emergence of young stars all over the field, both Krueger and Purce still have something to offer.

Krueger, a member of the 2020 Olympic team that won the Bronze Medal, was deployed in a right-wingback role, and was an absolute handful in the opener, giving China all sorts of problems on her side. The 33-year-old was among the best American players on the field in that match, as she helped tilt the result in the USWNT's favor.

Purce, meanwhile, brought her NWSL form straight to the USWNT. After winning MVP in the final for Gotham FC, Purce was also played in a right-back role, despite featuring primarily as an attacker for her club. With the 28-year-old at fullback, the USWNT looked pretty dynamic, as Purce's ability on the ball helped the U.S. create against China's low block.

There are plenty of veterans lurking at fullback, with players such as Kelly O'Hara, Sofia Huerta and Crystal Dunn joining Emily Fox in this player pool. Youngster Jenna Nighswonger also made her mark in this camp, showing why she too could be an answer at fullback.

Don't count out Krueger and Purce, though, as both looked like they're ready to push for a spot next summer.

This camp must have felt so good for Abby Dahlkemper. After nearly two years away from the USWNT, the defender is back, and she may be back for good.

With her back injury behind her, Dahlkemper was back in the mix and tossed right back into the starting XI for the first China clash. Playing next to club teammate Girma, Dahlkemper looked like a player that hasn't missed a beat.

As things stand, the U.S. is looking for a permanent partner for Girma. There are several players in the mix and, after this camp, Dahlkemper has put her name forward. Will her San Diego Wave connection with Girma give her an advantage? We'll see, but it's safe to say the former captain will get more chances to prove herself after this long-awaited return.

The USWNT striker picture still needs fully sorting out, but right now, that position is trending towards the pool's younger players.

Alex Morgan was left out of the camp entirely after her recent goal drought for the national team, and it remains to be seen whether that was to just give her an extended off-season or is a sign of things to come under Hayes.

Ashley Hatch, meanwhile, was included, but didn't quite steal the show with her 45-minute runout in the second China game. Meanwhile, younger options showed signs of why it may just be their time to take over up top.

Sophia Smith seems like the favorite to start as the central striker, which is where she plays at club level for the Portland Thorns. Morgan's presence meant that Smith was moved out wide last cycle, but despite being a little bit too wasteful in the first match, it seems her future really is as the No.9.

If not Smith, it may be Mia Fishel who takes that role as she continues to impress in her USWNT cameos. Fishel didn't get a goal this camp, but she offered glimpses into what she can offer as she continues to develop at Chelsea.

Add in talented young wingers like Shaw and Alyssa Thompson, and all of a sudden you have a lot of attackers vying for two, maybe three, spots. How does Hayes see that working eventually? It's hard to say but, right now, it seems the USWNT attack may look a bit different in 2024 than it did over the past 12 months.

She won't get the credit she deserves with everyone focusing so much on Hayes, but interim coach Twila Kilgore deserves her flowers for navigating this camp in a pretty ideal way.

Starting with the results: both wins, and both in very different games. The attack hummed in the 3-0 opener, putting to rest some of the doubts about that particular facet of the team after a difficult World Cup. In the second game, the U.S. had to claw themselves back into it, scoring twice in the second half after going behind just before half-time.

Throughout those two games, Kilgore managed everything perfectly. Familiar faces were given significant runouts and chances to prove themselves. Young stars were given opportunities to both take on responsibility and the freedom to make mistakes. It's a tough mix of young and old, this USWNT group, but Kilgore got just about all of it right.

She isn't done yet, as there's still some time before Hayes steps in shortly before the Olympics, but for this window, Kilgore did everything the program could have asked her.