The U.S. ladies’s nationwide crew are 11 days away from getting again on the sphere and Emma Hayes introduced her roster for the upcoming slate of preparation matches.
Lily Yohannes, Naomi Girma, and Catarina Macario headlined Hayes’ 24-player roster for Could and June’s upcoming matches in opposition to China PR and Jamaica. Defender Kerry Abello and midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta earned their first senior call-ups whereas veterans Lindsey Heaps, Crystal Dunn, and Lynn Biyendolo have additionally been included.
The USWNT will face China PR on Could 31 in St. Paul, Minnesota earlier than closing their two-match window in opposition to Jamaica on June 3 in St. Louis.
Former USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn shall be honored in St. Louis after saying her retirement in December 2024.
“Everybody at all times earns their call-ups however there are some much-deserved call-ups on this camp for gamers who’ve proven consistency in league play,” stated Hayes. “We’ve got two various kinds of opponents forward of us, so we’ll must be inventive in breaking down these groups in several methods.
“Now that everybody has settled right into a rhythm with their golf equipment, or is coming proper off their European seasons, our gamers are at an excellent degree,” she added. “As has been one in all our focuses this 12 months, this camp and the next camp are going to be two wonderful alternatives to develop squad depth.”
Three gamers shall be searching for to earn their first senior caps with this system.
Here’s a nearer have a look at the complete USWNT roster:
GOALKEEPERS: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 0) Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 3), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 1).
DEFENDERS: Kerry Abello (Orlando Satisfaction; 0/0), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 159/25), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 66/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG; 44/2), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 5/0), Avery Patterson (Houston Sprint; 2/0), Emily Sams (Orlando Satisfaction; 3/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 107/2).
MIDFIELDERS: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 33/1), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 165/37), Claire Hutton (Kansas Metropolis Present; 2/0), Lo’eau LaBonta (Kansas Metropolis Present; 0/0), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 5/2), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED; 6/1).
FORWARDS: Lynn Biyendolo (Seattle Reign FC; 78/22), Michelle Cooper (Kansas Metropolis Present; 4/1), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 23/10), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville; 4/1), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals; 7/2), Alyssa Thompson (Angel Metropolis FC; 17/1), Gisele Thompson (Angel Metropolis FC; 3/0).