USWNT roster: Three takeaways from squad to face Brazil
USWNT roster: Three takeaways from squad to face Brazil
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Megan Rapinoe explains why she's all in on Coach Emma Hayes and what she brings to the U.S. Women's National Team.
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U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 24-player roster for her team's two upcoming friendlies against Brazil.
The U.S. will face Brazil in a pair of rematches of the Olympic gold medal game. The first match will be at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 5, and the second will take place at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. on April 8.
Hayes has called in 19 of the 23 players who played for the USWNT at the SheBelieves Cup last month. The tournament ended with a 2-1 defeat to Japan, the team's first loss under Hayes.
Among the additions is Trinity Rodman, who has recovered sufficiently from a back injury to return to the roster for the first time since the Olympics.
The Washington Spirit star is the headliner on the roster, but there are several other intriguing names. Here are three takeaways from the USWNT roster to face Brazil.
Rodman returns
Though Rodman has played in both of the Spirit's first two games of the season, her inclusion on this roster is somewhat surprising given how little game time she's had in recent months.
The 22-year-old struggled mightily with a back injury in the aftermath of the Olympics. Rodman missed two games in the fall, but returned down the stretch and played every minute of the Spirit's three playoff matches.
But after the Spirit lost to Orlando in the NWSL Championship, Rodman admitted she "wasn't the Trin that I wanted to be today."
Following an offseason of rest, Rodman has come off the bench in both of the Spirit's first two NWSL games this season. Expect her to be limited with the USWNT against Brazil as well.
Rodman is the only member of the vaunted "Triple Espresso" front line to make this roster. Sophia Wilson announced her pregnancy earlier this month and will be out for the foreseeable future, while Mallory Swanson's leave for personal reasons continues.
Will Tullis-Joyce get her shot?
The USWNT goalkeeper position will continue to be a major storyline as Hayes searches for Alyssa Naeher's replacement.
Jane Campbell and Mandy McGlynn appeared to be the early front-runners when Hayes called the pair into her SheBelieves Cup roster, but neither was particularly impressive last month.
Campbell started two of the team's three games, neither of which resulted in the Houston Dash goalkeeper putting in a standout display. McGlynn also had some shaky moments in her start against Australia, while the Matildas' only shot on target was a goal.
That could provide an opening for Phallon Tullis-Joyce to state her case. The Manchester United goalkeeper was in camp last month, but only as a training player. This time around, she has been named to the active roster alongside Campbell and McGlynn.
Last month, United coach Marc Skinner said Tullis-Joyce has the ability to become the best goalkeeper in the world. Amid a standout campaign in the WSL, she figures to get her first USWNT cap in one of the two matches against Brazil.
New faces from past and present
Hayes only had a few weeks to evaluate her player pool and name an Olympic roster after taking over last year. But now, Hayes has the luxury of time and she appears intent on taking advantage.
The coached continued her process of expanding the player pool by calling in some new faces to this roster — though not all of them are entirely new to the USWNT.
The only first-time call up this month is Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, who impressed during her rookie campaign in the NWSL last year. The 22-year-old brings plenty of versatility to the team, with the ability to play on the flank as a winger or fullback.
Alana Cook is also back in the mix as the Kansas City Current defender looks for her first cap since 2023. It may feel like forever ago at this point, but the 27-year-old looked to be in line to start at the 2023 World Cup before Vlatko Andonovski moved Julie Ertz to the back line at the last minute to partner Naomi Girma. Cook ended up not playing a minute in Australia and New Zealand.
Ashley Hatch has also been handed another shot to impress after she was part of the team's January camp. The Washington Spirit forward has been prolific in the NWSL, but hasn't played for the USWNT since 2023. With the likes of Smith and Swanson out, the 29-year-old will get another chance to impress Hayes.
USWNT roster vs. Brazil (club; caps/goals)
Goalkeepers (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash; 10), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 2), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United; 0)
Defenders (8): Alana Cook (Kansas City Current; 29/1), Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 67/3), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain; 157/25), Emily Fox (Arsenal; 65/1), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 3/0), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 0/0), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 3/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 105/2)
Midfielders (6): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain; 25/1), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 31/1), Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyon; 163/36), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 1/0), Jaedyn Shaw (North Carolina Courage; 24/8), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED; 4/1)
Forwards (7): Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 2/1), Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit; 22/5), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 21/9), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 46/10), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash; 7/0), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals; 5/2), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 15/1)
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