Lindsey Heaps anchors the American side in Washington, D.C., as she prepares to earn her 179th career cap and 139th start for the national team. The veteran midfielder, currently holding 40 career goals, leads a squad that includes Tierna Davidson, who returns to the pitch following a year-long injury, and Sophia Wilson, who makes her third camp appearance since giving birth to her daughter. The starting lineup also features Claudia Dickey in goal, with Trinity Rodman, Avery Patterson, Lily Yohannes, Sophia Wilson, Rose Lavelle, Alyssa Thompson, Emily Fox, and Kennedy Wesley joining Heaps on the field.
This match serves as a crucial test for head coach Emma Hayes as the squad continues its road toward the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. With the U.S. and Spain ranked as the top two national teams, the fixture provides a platform for Hayes to evaluate team depth and defensive adjustments. Competition for roster spots remains intense, highlighted by the return of Ashley Sanchez, who earned her first national team call-up in two years following a high-scoring NWSL campaign.
According to U.S. Soccer, the match kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET at Audi Field. Trinity Rodman continues to anchor the attack as she pursues a historic 10-goal, 10-assist season in the NWSL, entering the contest with 11 goals and eight assists for the Washington Spirit. The match is being broadcast across TBS, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock, with additional radio coverage provided by Westwood One.