Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Training Camp Roster for June Matches in Brazil as “Triple Espresso” Front Line is Reunited for First Time Since 2024 Olympic Gold Medal Game
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Key Points:
- U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes announced a 26-player training camp roster for two matches against Brazil on June 6 and June 9, with 23 players to be selected for each game.
- The USA, ranked second in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, will face sixth-ranked Brazil at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, with matches broadcast on multiple TV and radio platforms.
- Several players unavailable due to injury opened opportunities for new call-ups, including defender Tara Rudd and midfielders Croix Bethune and Riley Jackson, while goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn returns after injury recovery.
- Forward Mallory Swanson is called up for the first time since October 2024 and her return reunites the “Triple Espresso” trio—Rodman, Swanson, and Wilson—who were key contributors to the 2024 Olympic gold medal team.
- Coach Hayes emphasized the importance of building team chemistry ahead of World Cup qualifying and highlighted the value of playing Brazil in Brazil as a unique and challenging experience for the squad.