Carson, Calif., January 8, 2026
Rodman Returns, Hayes Ushers in New Era for USWNT
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Trinity Rodman headlines a 26-player roster as the U.S. Women’s National Team prepares for a January camp and crucial 2027 World Cup qualifying.
- Forward Trinity Rodman is back in the squad after battling injuries in 2025.
- The January camp features matches against Paraguay on Jan. 24 and Chile on Jan. 27.
- Coach Emma Hayes has called up four first-time senior team players.
- The camp focuses on NWSL talent, as it falls outside a FIFA window.
Trinity Rodman’s return to the U.S. Women’s National Team is a significant boost as coach Emma Hayes begins shaping the squad for the challenges ahead. The January camp, comprised entirely of players from the National Women’s Soccer League, will kick off with a match against Paraguay on January 24 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, followed by a contest against Chile on January 27 at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara.
A Fresh Look with Familiar Faces
Rodman, who last featured for the national team in April, scoring the winning goal in a 2-0 victory over Brazil, faced setbacks due to injuries throughout 2025. However, she successfully returned to action for the Washington Spirit, helping them reach the championship game against Gotham FC. Now, with time to rest and recover, she’s poised to contribute to a pivotal year that includes qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
The roster reflects the timing of the camp, which takes place outside of a FIFA window, meaning players from overseas clubs are unavailable. Rodman currently leads the roster with 47 caps and 11 goals. Players from Gotham FC – including Rose Lavelle, Jaedyn Shaw, and Emily Sonnett – were also ineligible for selection due to their participation in the 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in England later this month.
New Opportunities and a Youthful Squad
Forwards Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) and Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns), key components of the “Triple Espresso” attacking line that secured gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, are not participating in this camp, as both recently welcomed baby girls.
Hayes, who handed out an unprecedented 16 first caps in 2025, has extended that opportunity to four new players: forwards Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign) and Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns), and midfielders Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) and Sally Menti (Seattle Reign). Dahlien and Jackson both participated in all five U-23 matches last year and were also part of the 2025 Futures Camp, while Menti featured in two U-23 camps.
“Once again, our roster presents an opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate players and for some NWSL players we haven’t seen as much in the national team environment, as well as for some first-time call-ups, to show they can contribute in 2026, 2027 or beyond,” Hayes said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to having a few more training days than usual in this camp as well as getting two matches to see this part of the player pool in game action and hopefully add even more depth and options for our 2026 SheBelieves Cup roster.”
Developing the Next Generation
Alongside the senior team camp, a concurrent development camp will provide opportunities for younger players born between 2003 and 2008 to progress through the USWNT pathway. Players like Jordyn Bugg, Gisele Thompson, Claire Hutton, Jameese Joseph, Avery Patterton, Jackson, Dahlien, and Turner, all of whom participated in the 2025 Futures Camp, are prime examples of this development pipeline.
This roster boasts a youthful profile, with an average age of 24.1 and an average of 6.6 caps per player. Excluding Rodman and Croix Bethune, a gold medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics, the average drops to just five caps per player, signaling a clear emphasis on evaluating and integrating emerging talent.
U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 6), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 4), Jordan Silkowitz (Bay FC; 0)
DEFENDERS (8): Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 5/0), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 9/1), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current; 1/1), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit; 9/0), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 7/0), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 4/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 2/0), Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit; 2/0)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit; 5/0), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit; 3/0), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 11/1), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage; 0/0), Lo’eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current; 4/0), Sally Menti (Seattle Reign FC; 0/0), Sam Meza (Seattle Reign FC; 2/0), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 11/5)
FORWARDS (7): Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign FC; 0/0), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 1/0), Trinity Rodman (Unattached; 47/11), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash; 15/2), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 12/4), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 13/4), Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns FC; 0/0)
