USWNT to Face World No. 1 Spain in Friendly Matches
USWNT to play against top-ranked Spain in two upcoming friendlies, with head coach Emma Hayes emphasizing collective effort.
Upcoming Friendly Matches
The United States women's national team (USWNT) will face the world's top-ranked team, Spain, in two highly anticipated friendly matches. The first match will take place on Saturday, October 10, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., followed by a second match on Tuesday, October 13, in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Emma Hayes, head coach of the USWNT, highlighted the importance of a collective effort, both defensively and offensively, to defeat Spain. Hayes sees these matches as essential preparation for the 2027 World Cup, which the US must still qualify for next month.
Leading up to the matches, the USWNT had their first training session at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center. Several key players, including defenders Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey, are missing due to injuries sustained with their club teams.
USWNT Starting XI for Saturday Match
The USWNT will field the following starting lineup for the match against Spain on October 10, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.:
Claudia Dickey; Trinity Rodman, Avery Patterson, Lily Yohannes, Lindsey Heaps (Capt.), Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, Alyssa Thompson, Emily Fox, Kennedy Wesley
Key players like Lindsey Heaps, Rose Lavelle, and Emily Fox are returning from injuries or extended absences, adding depth to the squad.
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