Sophia Wilson and Gisele Thompson offered hope for the USWNT, but a 2-0 loss to Spain raised fresh questions about midfield chemistry and readiness for the biggest tests.
The U.S. Women's National Team will play Spain for the first time in four years on Saturday at Audi Field in Washington D.C. in the first of two friendlies against the World's No. 1.
Sam Coffey's Man City beat Emily Fox's Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson shines for Chelsea, Naomi Girma is injured in training and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shuts out Liverpool.
Emma Hayes names 26 players for the USWNT’s October tests against Spain, with final looks before qualifying and questions around Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma.
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for October camp ahead of two matches against reigning World Cup champion Spain. Sam Coffey and Naomi Girma return after missing June’s games in Brazil while recovering from injuries. The group also includes Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson - the trio known as “Triple Espresso” - along with NWSL Golden Boot leader Ashley Sanchez and four uncapped players.
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