How to watch the upcoming USWNT friendlies - full schedule and roster

The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) return to football action next week, with three friendlies lined up.

Emma Hayes’ side will take on Portugal twice in quick succession before seeing out the October window by hosting New Zealand.

Twenty-six players have received the nod to participate in the training camp, with 23 set to be selected for each of the respective game days.

“We are extremely excited to get back together with the team,” Hayes said.

“There has been a big gap from July until now and we’ve watched many club games. Now, it’s time to start the build towards qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.

“We want to maximise every minute we have together, push the players and keep the momentum going. These three fantastic games ahead of us will help us do that.”

USWNT’s 26-player roster

Hayes’ squad includes the return of several European-based players, who were afforded more time off at the end of their respective club campaigns in the summer. Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Lindsey Heaps, Emily Fox, Lily Yohannes, and Catarina Macario are all returning Stateside this time around.

There was a welcome return to the squad for Trinity Rodman, who looked to represent the U.S. for the first time since April following a spell on the sidelines with an injury. However, that now looks unlikely following an injury sustained in a recent club match that left the forward on crutches.

Kennedy Wesley, who has impressed in San Diego Wave’s backline, is the only first-time call-up in this window and subsequently the only uncapped player on the roster.

Here is the full 26-player squad:

Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United)

Defenders: Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Lilly Reale (NJ/NY Gotham), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham), Kennedy Welsey (San Diego Wave)

Midfielders: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham), Sam Meza (Seattle Reign), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns), Jaedyn Shaw (NJ/NY Gotham), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes)

Forwards: Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Catarina Macario (Chelsea), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)*, Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea)

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