The U.S. Women’s National Team roster for next month’s friendlies against Brazil features the reunited attacking trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson.
Head coach Emma Hayes announced her 26-player roster on Wednesday for the matches taking place on June 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and on June 9 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Rodman, Wilson (nee Smith) and Swanson — known as the “Triple Espresso” line — have not been on the same roster since winning the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Since then, Rodman has missed time to injury and Wilson and Swanson have been out for maternity leave.
The trio combined for 10 goals and five assists during the 2024 Olympics, with Swanson scoring to beat Brazil 1-0 in the final.
“It’s fantastic for our team, both on and off the field, to have Trinity and our two soccer moms back on the same roster,” Hayes said. “However, we recognize the importance of preparing for World Cup qualifying and the need for the group to come together in that process. We need to build connections between players, and with limited time before qualifying, every minute counts.
“This trip offers amazing opportunities for these players to experience Brazil, its culture, stadiums, and passionate fans, and especially playing the World Cup hosts. Few challenges in women’s international soccer compare to facing Brazil in Brazil, so we’re excited for the valuable lessons this experience will bring.”
The USWNT roster includes 21 current NWSL players. Some notable omissions from the lineup due to injuries include Naomi Girma, Sam Coffey and Catarina Macario.
USWNT roster (club; caps/goals):
Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 10), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 5), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 7)
Defenders: Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 69/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 76/1), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 12/1), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 9/0), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit; 12/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 116/2), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 10/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 6/1)
Midfielders: Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current; 7/1), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 176/40), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 18/1), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage; 1/0), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 120/29), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 17/5), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 36/10), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 18/1)
Forwards: Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 12/1), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 55/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 19/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 21/7), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars; 103/38), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 31/4), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC; 61/24)
–Field Level Media
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