USWNT vs Portugal: Starting Lineup and Key Player Insights
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is set to face Portugal on October 26, 2025. The match will take place at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut, with kickoff scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the game on TNT, truTV, HBO Max (English) and Universo, Peacock (Spanish), while Westwood One Sports will provide radio coverage.
Starting Lineup for USWNT vs. Portugal
The USWNT’s starting eleven features a mix of experience and youth. Coach Emma Hayes has made significant changes from the previous lineup, only retaining three players for this match.
USWNT Starting XI
- 18 – Claudia Dickey
- 3 – Avery Patterson
- 4 – Jordyn Bugg
- 7 – Lily Yohannes
- 8 – Jaedyn Shaw
- 9 – Ally Sentnor
- 13 – Olivia Moultrie
- 14 – Emily Sonnett (Captain)
- 15 – Claire Hutton
- 21 – Alyssa Thompson
- 25 – Lilly Reale
Available Substitutes
- 24 – Phallon Tullis-Joyce
- 6 – Emily Sams
- 10 – Lindsey Heaps
- 11 – Lo’eau LaBonta
- 12 – Michelle Cooper
- 16 – Rose Lavelle
- 17 – Sam Coffey
- 19 – Emma Sears
- 20 – Catarina Macario
- 22 – Yazmeen Ryan
- 23 – Emily Fox
- 26 – Kennedy Wesley
Key Player Insights
The average age of the starting squad is 21.7 years, with an experience level averaging 19.2 caps per player. Notably, Emily Sonnett, the most seasoned player with 112 caps, is captaining the team. In contrast, several players are relatively new to international play.
Young Talents
- Lily Yohannes (18 years) is the youngest player on the roster.
- Claire Hutton and Jordyn Bugg, both 19, also start today.
- This will be the third time in 2025 that the USWNT features three teenagers, a rare occurrence for this level of competition.
Claudia Dickey, making her third cap today, previously earned a shutout on her debut against Ireland. Avery Patterson will earn her eighth cap and sixth start, and Jaedyn Shaw, who has been transferred for a record fee, looks to make an impact after returning to the roster.
Notable Statistics
The USWNT’s most inexperienced lineup in 25 years occurred on April 8, 2025, against Brazil, with an average of 17.9 caps per player. This illustrates the team’s recent trend toward integrating younger athletes into the squad.
Conclusion
As the USWNT prepares to take on Portugal, the blend of youth and experience in the squad signals a strategic choice by Coach Hayes. The match promises to showcase emerging talents while leveraging the seasoned leadership of players like Sonnett.
