USWNT roster for April friendlies features return of two stalwarts

Jason Sargent Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Seth Vertelney, USA TODAYWed, April 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC

USWNT roster for April friendlies features return of two stalwarts

U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for three April friendlies against Japan.

The roster is headlined by the return of two USWNT stalwarts who haven't been with the group for more than a year: Tierna Davidson and Sophia Wilson.

Wilson sat out all of 2025 as she was on maternity leave, giving birth to daughter Gianna in September. The 25-year-old has returned to the field with the Portland Thorns, making four appearances so far this season.

Davidson suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 and has returned to the pitch with Gotham FC this season.

“As our team continues to evolve, it will be great to welcome back Sophia and Tierna, who are not only great players but also contribute positively to our team environment,” said Hayes.

The USWNT will have three matches against Japan, which just won the 2026 Asian Cup.

Hayes side will face the Nadeshiko on April 11 at at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, on April 14 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington and then on April 17 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

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“Japan is undoubtedly one of the top teams in the world, and they are performing at a very high level coming off their Asian Cup title, which was impressive to watch," Hayes said.

"Playing the same country three times in a row, and especially a team that is as dedicated to their style as Japan, will be a massive test for our team and I’m looking forward to seeing how our team handles the numerous challenges these games will present.”

USWNT April roster (club; caps/goals)

Goalkeepers (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash, 10), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 8), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 6)

Defenders (9): Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 67/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 74/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG; 52/2), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 10/1), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 7/0), Emily Sams (Angel City FC: 9/1), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 115/2), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 7/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 4/0)

Midfielders (7): Sam Coffey (Manchester City, ENG; 44/5), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 173/39), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 15/1), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 118/27), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 15/5), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 34/10), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 16/1)

Forwards (7): Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 10/1), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 4/1), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 52/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 17/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 18/7), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 29/4), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC; 58/24)