Trending Now - USWNT Unveils 26-player Squad for Upcoming Japan Matches
WHO:
US Soccer - U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player training camp roster.
US Soccer - Forward Sophia Wilson and defender Tierna Davidson are returning to the USWNT.
US Soccer - Sophia Wilson is a member of the “Triple Espresso” front line.
US Soccer - Tierna Davidson has made a complete recovery from an ACL injury.
WHAT:
US Soccer - The USWNT will play three matches against Japan in April 2026.
US Soccer - Sophia Wilson has 58 caps and 24 goals for the USWNT.
US Soccer - Tierna Davidson has 67 caps and three goals for the USWNT.
US Soccer - Japan won the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, outscoring opponents 29-1.
US Soccer - The final match of the Asian Cup saw Japan defeat Australia 1-0 in front of 74,397 fans.
WHERE:
US Soccer - The first match will be held at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
US Soccer - The second match will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
US Soccer - The final match will be at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
WHEN:
US Soccer - The first match against Japan is scheduled for April 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. PT.
US Soccer - The second match is on April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PT.
US Soccer - The final match is on April 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. MT.
US Soccer - Davidson's last international match was on February 26, 2025.
WHY:
US Soccer - Emma Hayes stated that welcoming back Sophia and Tierna contributes positively to the team environment.
US Soccer - Japan is considered one of the top teams in the world, performing at a high level after their Asian Cup title.
HOW:
US Soccer - The matches will be broadcast in English on TNT, truTV, and HBOMax, and in Spanish on Universo and Peacock.
(UPDATED April 1, 2026 23:12 UTC)
The U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has announced a 26-player training camp roster, welcoming back forward Sophia Wilson and defender Tierna Davidson, who has fully recovered from an ACL injury. The team is set to face Japan in three matches this month, starting April 11th at PayPal Park in San Jose, followed by games in Seattle and Commerce City, with the final match scheduled for April 17th. These matches will be broadcast in English on TNT, truTV, and HBOMax, and in Spanish on Universo and Peacock, as the USWNT prepares to compete against one of the top teams in the world after Japan's recent Asian Cup victory.