USWNT manager Emma Hayes announced the roster for three upcoming October friendlies against world No. 13 Iceland and No. 33 Argentina on Thursday, featuring both new and familiar faces for the No. 1 US squad.
To provide more opportunities and manage minutes and rest, Hayes expanded the training camp to 26 players, with only 23 dressing for each friendly.
Every 2024 Olympian earned a roster call-up for this Olympic gold victory tour. Out of the 22 Paris Games players, 18 are included in the October roster, with absent stars due to injury or personal reasons.
Hayes eyes USWNT’s future with fresh faces
The USWNT’s October roster emphasizes youth, with only five players above 30, three teenagers, and 14 with less than 20 senior team appearances. Six players have yet to play in a senior national team match.
Hayes is known for planning ahead and aims to give potential 2027 World Cup players international experience through these friendlies, aligning with her strategy to identify top talent in the USWNT pipeline.
Club play is paramount in USWNT camp invites
Hayes’s recently completed NWSL tour is reflected in the October roster, with three players earning call-ups after impressive performances in the NWSL season.
Consistently stellar NWSL performances earned NC Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez and her teammate Alyssa Thompson return invites to camp after missing the Olympic cut.
The deep US talent pool is central to this roster, with a focus on scouting top players for future training camps and potential lineups.
October’s USWNT roster
List of players for the upcoming friendlies.
How to watch the USWNT’s October friendlies
Details of the upcoming matches against Iceland and Argentina in October.
