USWNT Assembles Star-Studded Roster for Crucial Matches Against Brazil This April!

In a thrilling announcement that has set soccer fans buzzing, U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has unveiled a formidable 24-player roster for their upcoming matches against Brazil. These exciting fixtures are set to be held at two iconic venues: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 5, 2025, and PayPal Park in San Jose, California, on April 8, 2025. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT, truTV, Max, Universo, and Peacock.

Returning to the national team is forward Trinity Rodman, whose remarkable last appearance was in the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil in 2024. Having scored three goals and provided an assist in Paris, Rodman will relish the chance to play just 60 miles from her hometown of Laguna Niguel, California, making this match even more special for her.

Hayes’ roster sees a mix of experience and youth, featuring 19 players from the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, reinforcing the team's continuity. Notable inclusions are veteran central defender Alana Cook from Kansas City Current and the uncapped Avery Patterson from Houston Dash, making her inaugural call-up.

Coach Hayes emphasized the competitive spirit within the squad, stating, "This roster includes Olympians, emerging talents, and seasoned players who are itching to make their mark. Our encounters against Brazil—who we last faced in the gold medal match—will be both challenging and thrilling." She highlighted the importance of every player earning their place, whether as starters or impactful substitutes, as they work toward maintaining elite performance levels.

Full Roster Breakdown for April Matches vs. Brazil

**Goalkeepers (3):** - Jane Campbell (Houston Dash; 10 caps) - Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 2 caps) - Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 0 caps) **Defenders (8):** - Alana Cook (Kansas City Current; 29/1) - Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 67/3) - Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 157/25) - Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 65/1) - Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 3/0) - Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 0/0) - Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 3/0) - Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 105/2) **Midfielders (6):** - Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; 25/1) - Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 31/1) - Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyon, FRA; 163/36) - Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 1/0) - Jaedyn Shaw (North Carolina Courage; 24/8) - Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED; 4/1) **Forwards (7):** - Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 2/1) - Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit; 22/5) - Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 21/9) - Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 46/10) - Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash; 7/0) - Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals; 5/2) - Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 15/1) Highlighting the thrill of the squad, goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce returns after training with the national team, and two forwards, Ally Sentnor and Michelle Cooper, are back after scoring their first USWNT goals during the SheBelieves Cup.

Interestingly, the roster showcases strong regional ties, with players like Alyssa Thompson and Tara McKeown from Southern California, and defender Tierna Davidson hailing from Menlo Park—just a stone's throw from PayPal Park. The connection to the Bay Area is further deepened as many players have links to Stanford University.

Out of the selected players, 17 are from the NWSL while seven compete in European leagues, emphasizing the U.S. team's diverse talent pool. Notably, Emily Sams, the 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year, represents the reigning champions Orlando Pride.

With such a dynamic mix of players ready to take on a fierce Brazil squad, fans are in for a series of electrifying matches this April. Keep your calendars marked, because these games promise to be a spectacle you won’t want to miss!