defender Naomi Girma He returned from a calf injury and was named to the U.S. national team Wednesday for the next two games against Italy.
Girma has been out of action for Chelsea since the start of the season, but has recently returned to the starting lineup. She has not played for the U.S. national team since a 3-0 win over Canada on July 2.
The U.S. will play Italy in its final two games of the year on Nov. 28 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando and Dec. 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Roland. Lauderdale.
american coach emma haze Twenty-six players will be named to the camp roster, with 23 players available for each game.
Forward Trinity Rodman was removed from the roster. continues to recover From a knee injury. She came on as a substitute in the Washington Spirit’s 2-0 semifinal win over the Portland Thorns this weekend and almost scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but her shot went just wide.
The Spirit will face Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League championship game on Saturday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Goalkeeper Fallon Tallis-Joyce has also been removed from the United States’ roster as he continues to recover from a fractured orbit he sustained during last week’s game against Manchester United.
“This has been an exciting and important year for our group. We achieved many goals, expanded our squad and advanced our game model. This camp will therefore be an extension of that, but also lay the foundations for 2026, our World Cup qualifying year,” Hayes said in a statement released by the team. “Playing against the top teams in Europe is invaluable as it allows us to honestly assess where we are in our development as a team, so I know the players are embracing that challenge.”
Two players received their first national team call-ups: Bay FC goalie Jordan Silkowitz and Chicago Stars forward Jameis Joseph. Washington Spirit defenseman Kate Wiesner has earned her second call-up after being named to the training squad for last year’s camp.
Club list:
Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Silkowitz (Bay FC).
Defenders: Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Girma (Chelsea), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Lilly Leal (Gotham), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (Gotham), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave), Wiesner (Washington Spirit).
Midfielders: Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Lindsey Heaps (Lyon), Jaelyn Howell (Gotham), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Rose Lovell (Gotham), Lily Johannes (Lyon).
Forwards: Joseph (Chicago Stars), Catalina Macario (Chelsea), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville), Jadyn Shaw (Gotham FC), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea).
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