Hayes Announces 26-Player USWNT Roster for October Matches vs. Portugal, New Zealand

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is gearing up for a series of October matches against Portugal and New Zealand. Head coach Emma Hayes has announced a 26-player training camp roster that aims to maximize flexibility in selection as the team prepares for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Upcoming Matches

The USWNT will face Portugal on October 23 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, with a kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. This match will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. The team will then compete against New Zealand on October 29 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Roster Breakdown

Here’s a look at the roster organized by position:

• Goalkeepers (3)

  • Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 2 caps)
  • Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 4 caps)
  • Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 3 caps)

• Defenders (8)

  • Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 2/0)
  • Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 67/1)
  • Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 2/0)
  • Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 8/0)
  • Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 6/1)
  • Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 5/0)
  • Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 110/2)
  • Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave; 0/0)

• Midfielders (8)

  • Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 38/4)
  • Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 167/38)
  • Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 6/1)
  • Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 113/25)
  • Sam Meza (Seattle Reign FC; 2/0)
  • Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 9/2)
  • Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 26/8)
  • Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 8/1)

• Forwards (7)

  • Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 8/1)
  • Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 24/11)
  • Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 47/11)
  • Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash; 12/2)
  • Emma Sears (Racing Louisville; 8/1)
  • Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 12/4)
  • Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 22/3)

Roster Insights

The average age of this roster stands at 24.6 years, slightly up from the previous roster at 24.5 years. Additionally, the average number of caps per player is 27.3, providing a more experienced team than in prior matches.

This training camp will also see the return of five European-based players who were previously rested. These include Lindsey Heaps and Catarina Macario, both significant contributors in their respective leagues.

Special Events

Both matches in Pennsylvania and Connecticut will celebrate two legends of the USWNT. Alex Morgan will be honored during the Chester match while Alyssa Naeher will be celebrated in East Hartford.

Fans can look forward to a thrilling October as the USWNT prepares to face strong competition and build momentum going into future tournaments. Tickets for all matches are still available at ussoccer.com.