The U.S. women's national team will finally take the pitch after a long summer. The program had no matches with global tournaments across Europe, Africa, and South America this year, and head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for the upcoming October friendlies .

The Stars and Stripes will play three games during the international window, beginning with two games against Portugal before closing out against New Zealand. Hayes spoke with the media about her roster selections and vision for the senior team as the group looks ahead to FIFA World Cup qualifiers on the horizon.

Qualifiers closer than you think

The Concacaf W Championship, set for Nov. 2026, is the official World Cup qualifying competition for the region. The USWNT, alongside Canada, is the top-ranked nation in

See Full Page