Coach Emma Hayes Drops First USWNT Roster of 2025

Head coach of the USWNT, Emma Hayes, has revealed her first roster of 2025 today, selecting 26 players for the January camp leading up to the SheBelieves Cup in February.

Since the camp is outside of an official FIFA international window, only players who play club soccer in the US were included in the roster.

To focus on the future, Hayes included 13 players with three or fewer caps, including six who have never played for the national team before.

Star forwards Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Smith, known as Triple Espresso, were given time off for rest and recovery, while Rose Lavelle is recovering from ankle surgery.

Crystal Dunn, who missed several fall friendlies, has returned to the roster as the most experienced player with 155 caps.

The camp will run from January 14th to 21st at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

January’s USWNT camp will run alongside a Futures Camp focused on young talent. (Ricardo Moreira – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

USWNT Futures Camp focuses on player development

Players in January’s camp will train alongside a 24-player Futures Camp of young US prospects, promoting development and providing scouting opportunities.

Hayes mentioned the importance of exposing players to top nations and acknowledged the need for international opportunities.

The Futures Camp roster will be announced on January 8th.

USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes celebrates with Alyssa Naeher after an international friendly between Netherlands and United States. — Emma Hayes joined the USWNT from WSL side Chelsea in May 2024. (Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Hayes talks whirlwind USWNT tenure

Hayes discussed her rapid journey with the team, from joining in May 2024 to her recent accolades and unbeaten record with the USWNT.

In addition to her coaching success, Hayes also won major awards for her efforts in 2024.

Emma Sears and Tierna Davidson of the USWNT arrive at the stadium prior to playing the Netherlands during an international friendly match at ADO Den Haag Stadion. — Fourteen players from the USWNT’s Netherlands trip made January’s roster. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

USWNT January camp roster by position (club; caps/goals)

GOALKEEPERS: Angelina Anderson (Angel City FC; 0), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 0), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 1), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage; 20)

DEFENDERS: Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 65/3), Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 155/25), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC; 44/2), Alyssa Malonson (Bay FC; 1/0), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 0/0), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 18/2), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 2/0), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 103/2), Ryan Williams (North Carolina Courage; 0/0)

MIDFIELDERS: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 28/1), Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC; 7/0), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit; 3/0), Nealy Martin (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 0/0), Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage; 28/3), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals; 2/0), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC; 21/8)

FORWARDS: Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit; 22/5), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 3/1), Ella Stevens (NJ/NY Gotham FC; 0/0), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 13/1), Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns FC; 2/0), Lynn Williams (Seattle Reign FC; 75/21)

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