Hayes names 26 players to the USWNT training camp ahead of the October friendlies, Rodman out with injury
Emma Hayes names her 26-player training camp squad18 players remain from 2024 Paris OlympicsMallory Swanson, Sophia Smith remain, Trinity Rodman outWHAT HAPPENED?
The U.S. women's national team announced their 26-player training camp roster ahead of their upcoming friendlies vs. Iceland on Oct. 24 and 27, and Argentina on Oct. 30.
Only two of the "Triple Espresso" trio have been named to coach Emma Hayes' roster, as Trinity Rodman will remain with her NWSL club, the Washington Spirit, to continue her back rehabilitation.
Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith will both be suiting up for the U.S., and Swanson will be recognized for her 100th cap during the pre-game of in Nashville on Oct. 27. Rose Lavelle will also be recognized for her 100th cap, and will be celebrated pre-game in Louisville on Oct. 30.
The USWNT training camp roster features 18 members of the 2024 Olympic gold medal-winning team and six uncapped players. There are just four players with 100 or more caps on the squad: Lindsey Horan (156), Alyssa Naeher (112), Rose Lavelle (106) and Mallory Swanson (100).
Hayes named six uncapped players to the roster, with three of them making their first USWNT roster.
One name to note is Emma Sears, who earned her first national team call-up at any level. She is currently a member of Racing Louisville in the NWSL, and has scored five goals and one assist in her rookie season.
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U.S. Women’s national team roster by position (Club; Caps/Goals) for the October friendlies:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash; 8), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage; 19), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars; 112)
DEFENDERS (9): Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 57/1), Eva Gaetino (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 0/0), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC; 40/0), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit; 56/0), Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current; 8/0), Alyssa Malonson (Bay FC; 0/0), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 15/2), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 0/0), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 99/2)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 18/1), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 24/1), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit; 0/0), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon, FRA; 156/35), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 106/24), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 4/2), Ashley Sanchez (North CarolinaCourage; 27/3)
FORWARDS (7): Yazmeen Ryan (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 0/0), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 0/0), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC; 16/7), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC; 56/23), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars; 100/38), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 9/0), Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 71/19)
GettyWHAT U.S. SOCCER SAID
Hayes, who led the Americans to a gold medal in just her 10th match as coach, said she wants the squad to build on that Olympic success.
“There’s no doubt that the summer was brilliant, and we want to make these three games about celebrating some amazing accomplishments and players," Hayes said in a statement, "but at the same time, we can’t rest on any laurels. Our focus is forward, our focus is on our process, and we want to keep chasing new heights.
"I love that we get to see most of our Olympic Team again after a few months, but I also love getting to work with some newer players and evaluate how they perform in our environment."
Out of the six uncapped players, two were at the Olympics despite not playing: Midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams. The other uncapped players are Paris Saint-Germain center back Eva Gaetino, defender Alyssa Malonson and forwards Yazmeen Ryan and Emma Sears.
"Every 90 minutes of an international match is full of learning, for me and the players," Hayes said, "and we’re looking forward to three great games for our fans to end our home schedule before we go to Europe in November.”
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These friendlies in October will be the final domestic matches of the year, with the USWNT finishing up their 2024 schedule abroad against England at Wembley Stadium in London on Nov. 30, and the Netherlands at ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague on Dec. 3.
