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Hayes recalls Sanchez, Girma and Coffey for USWNT friendlies against Spain
September 29, 2026 at 06:30 PM · Updated 17d ago
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Hayes hopes Macario back for U.S. in January with eye on World Cup
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USWNT roster: Ashley Sanchez earns the call for friendlies v Spain
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North Carolina Courage's Ashley Sanchez included on USWNT roster vs. Spain, Jaedyn Shaw omitted
(opens the publisher’s site)Emma Hayes named a 26-player USWNT squad for October friendlies against Spain, recalling Ashley Sanchez, Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey.
- Sanchez earned her first USWNT call-up since January 2025 after scoring 20 goals for the North Carolina Courage, tying the NWSL single-season record.
- Jaedyn Shaw, with nine goals and five assists for NWSL-leading Gotham this season, was omitted by Hayes.
- Four uncapped players joined the roster: goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz, midfielder Evelyn Shores, and forwards Trinity Byars and Pietra Tordin.
- Hayes said the camp will focus on "reestablishing connections after a long break" and final World Cup qualifying preparations.
- Hayes said she hopes Catarina Macario could return for the United States in January, the clearest timeline since she was injured in December.