Overview
- U.S. Soccer announced the 26-player roster on Wednesday, May 27, formally reuniting Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson for friendlies in São Paulo on June 6 and Fortaleza on June 9.
- Swanson received her first senior call-up since October 2024 after maternity leave and recent club play with the Chicago Stars, where she scored in her second match back.
- Several regulars are unavailable with injuries, including Naomi Girma, Sam Coffey and Catarina Macario, and Hayes named replacements such as Tara Rudd, Croix Bethune, Riley Jackson and goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn.
- Hayes says the trip is meant to rebuild on-field chemistry, evaluate returning players’ fitness and give the team experience in two Brazilian stadiums that will host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- The reunited front three carry strong Olympic form into camp — 10 goals and five assists in Paris 2024 — which raises competition for minutes and shapes how Hayes may manage playing time and roles ahead of CONCACAF qualifying.