Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster

Rodman, Thompson and Girma feature in 26-player team US will face Argentina, Canada and Colombia in March Emma Hayes has struck a balance of experience and rising young talent in her squad for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The friendly competition will pit the US women against Argentina, Canada and Colombia in early March. This year marks the first time that teams can select 26 players for their SheBelieves squad, although each coach must determine 23 players who will be available for each game. Continue reading...

17 Feb, 16:03 — 17 Feb, 16:07

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The announcement of the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves Cup is significant as it marks the first major tournament of the year, setting the tone for the team's performance and strategy under Emma Hayes. This roster selection is crucial for assessing the balance of experienced players and emerging young talent, indicating the team's direction for future competitions.

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Emma HayesUSWNT coach USWNTnational women's soccer team SheBelieves Cupinternational soccer tournament RodmanUSWNT player ThompsonUSWNT player GirmaUSWNT player

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First report: The Guardian · 17 Feb, 16:03|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 4m|Window: 4m

The Guardian17 Feb, 16:03First to report