USWNT Friendlies --> April-May-June 2025

Thanks for the int'l scoop. I've probably always been Fox's biggest cheerleader on this board. I'm not saying leave her out because of her ability, I'm saying leave her out because for sure, Giselle should also be on the roster too. And, since the opponents aren't the strongest, why not let her stay home, save her the trip, and get a look at the youngster Patterson, since the opponents will be weak.

Macario: we are already super depleted in the attack. Bringing in Macario would be bringing in someone that is a very likely long term contributor, is familiar with the way Emma wants to play, and who we are still figuring how where she best fits.

Girma, seems to be the current stalward, and the future of our back line. Barring inability to suit up, one has to think that anyone in our backline going forward, will need to develop some chemistry with Girma. But, since these are not top opponents, maybe we leave Naomi in England, let her rest. who would you bring in on the back line?

One other thing, I inadvertently left out Yohannes. Mixed feelings there. She is a key piece, going forward. But, also, she's 17, does she really need to be flying cross the Atlantic for every second (third) tier friendly? I'm not opposed to giving her the time off.

What would be your roster? I know what I think, I posted mine to see who other people would bring.

 

Re: Shaw, iirc she played as a wing. I've never seen her impress in that position. I'm a huge fan of her as the top-of-the-triangle/SS/10, whatever you want to call that position.

Respect your opinion, but I think pushing Tiernan to the U-23's would be making her jump through a hoop, just for the sake of making her jump through a hoop. These are not strong opponents, the forward pool is very depleted, why not bring her in now?

And, as always, who would you bring in for the NT friendlies?

 

My comments re Tiernan apply to Hanks, too.

 

Neither Tiernan or Hanks are national team material at this time. Tiernan has scored some sitters in the box, and a shot form distance on a massive goalkeeping error. She lacks technical skills. She runs hard and plays hard but that is not national team worthy.

Hanks had a breakout game against Neely Martin - a DM who was playing right back due to team injuries. Martin does not have any pace so Hanks looked like a burner. She is not even starting every game for Portland.

 

I've seen Hanks and Tiernan play at least three matches. I'm judging them on what I see.

What 6 attacking players would you bring in?

 

My bad.
I mean USL SL...

 

We need more wingers than 9s.

 

One cannot live on fish n chips & a cup of tea alone, and with club season over those English based will be homesick & dangling to get back home to some good ole Big Mac & vanilla latte from Starbucks. So for the senior squad I envisioned more Euro based players. Starting lineup probably be

Thompson……….Macario……Sears
……………………Heaps
…………,..Yohannes….Coffey
Dunn……Girma….Mckeowan…..Fox
………………Tullis-Joyce

subs; Shaw, Flint, Albert, Williams, Hatch, Moultrie


U23(though more than likely some be moved up)

…………Tiernan……..Turner
Graham…. Fuller…..Kennedy …Lema
Riehl……Bugg..,………..?……….Giselle T
…………………….?……………….:…..
Going with an 4-4-2 since no need for an over complicated passing scheme with such an brand new team, the speed upfront should do it.
I would have added Savvy King at CB, cept she’s recovering from open heart surgery after collapsing last outing.

 

That's probably very close to what will happen. It would be really interesting to see a Fuller-Kennedy midfield. They are sooo similar. Maybe Kennedy is better at the final pass, but maybe Fuller would be if she were given that role at KC. Both are young mids playing great soccer.

 

Using @RalleeMonkey and @hotjam2 's selections as a starting point, I'd select:

Forwards: A Thompson, Sears, Macario, Tiernen, Biyendolo, Hatch, A Sanchez
Midfielders: Coffey, Moultrie, Hutton, Flint, Yohannes, Heaps, Shaw
Defenders: Patterson, I Rodriguez, Fox, G Thompson, Girma, McKeown, Perry, Sams
Keepers: Phallon, Angelina Anderson, ?

Notes: Cooper won't be ready; Moving Sentnor down; Tiernen could be now or next month, worth a look; Sanchez is up and down but played great against Orlando; Hatch and Biyendolo lead by example.

MF: Adding Moultrie because she's playing well and should get return look; Flint deserves call and can be a threat on set pieces; Omitting Albert just to make room for others or could put Hutton with U23s, but she's also playing well. Shaw is hard to replace for the seniors, but she's not been performing well for club or country so I considered not calling her.

Def: Start looking to replace Dunne: Isabel Rodriguez is back to starting for KC and has good crossing and passing (Reale is good prospect but keep her at U23s for now); Perry is a rookie impressing for Portland, too old for U23s; continue on with Patterson, Thompson Mckeown; return Girma to national team duty as she's a leader and should be healthy.



U23s Playing against Germany

Forwards:Tordin, Dahlien, Hanks, Jameese Joseph,Turner, Lema
Midfielders: Sentnor, Taylor Huff, Riley Jackson, Ally Lemos, Kennedy Fuller
Defenders: Chavoshi, J. Bugg, Trinity Armstrong, Gaetino, Lilly Reale, Emily Mason, M Morris
Keepers: ?

Notes: Many of these were called last time March/April. Adding more of the U20s from last year who are continuing to play a lot. Forwards are well stocked

MF a little sparse had to bring down Sentnor and bring-up Fuller. All getting good minutes with club.

Def: Bringing up Bugg and Armstrong from youth 'cause they've earned starts for clubs and are definitely prospects for full team; continue with others who were on previous call-up. Morris is a forward but could be used at right back or wingback.

 

when are the U-23 matches and where will they be televised?

 

@hotjam2 please provide link to u23 friendly announcement. I couldn't find but will keep on look-out.

 

Just thought of another possible call-up for U23s: Annie Karich, 21 CB/DM for Freiburg in Frauen Bundesliga. Has 1.5 seasons there from college. Has 36 total appearances, 25 starts. Was on U20 team for 2022 WC but didn't play.

 

Erin Healey, anyone?

'I was done': Retirement U-turn at 22 inspires A-Leagues revelation to chase World No.26 dream - A-Leagues

"Fifteen games into her Ninja A-League career, Healy’s form for the Reds has been electric. Five goals and two assists only tell half the story; it’s her ball-carrying ability, intricate footwork and skilful dribbling that have helped Healy stand out from the pack as somewhat of a footballing unicorn in the Ninja A-League."

 

@soccernutter : understood re Tiernan. I chose her to fill-out the roster. She would be good in the U23s and could replace one of their forwards.

 

they havn't announced yet the roster, here was from this last March camp
24 Players Called Up for U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team Training Camp in Los Angeles | U.S. Soccer Official Website

games are scheduled for May 30 & June 2(probably around mid day) shoud be available to watch live & replay on the German Football You Tube channel
(4) German Football - YouTube

 

@hotjam2 Thanks for the information! Through that link went to German Football Fed site and found this:

https://www.dfb.de/news/tickets-fuer-u-23-laenderspiele-gegen-usa

 

On game day, the live feed will pop up on the YouTube page/link

 

German commentary, I assume. Ach du lieber!

 

If Biyendolo is on the roster, I assume she starts.

Schupansky is 21. I'd include her in the U-23 roster.

 

Here is the roster for the most recent U-23 Camp. I would guess the roster for any upcoming matches will look very different, based on how NWSL has started. Also, shout out to Savy King - hope she's recovering well from whatever happened to her.

Goalkeepers (3): Izzy Lee (Illinois; Western Springs, Ill.), Nona Reason (Clemson; Noblesville, Ind.), Stephanie Sparkowski (Unattached; East Meadow, N.Y.)
Defenders (8): Zara Chavoshi (Orlando Pride; Potomac, Md.), Eva Gaetino (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA; Dexter, Mich.), Savy King (Angel City FC; West Hills, Calif.), Emily Mason (Seattle Reign; Flemington, N.J.), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; Hingham, Mass.), Evelyn Shores (North Carolina; Atlanta, Ga.), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; Studio City, Calif.), Amelia Van Zanten (Florida State; Buffalo Grove, Ill.)
Midfielders (6): Meg Boade (Washington Spirit; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Abi Brighton (Juventus FC, ITA; Beaufort, S.C.), Taylor Huff (Bay FC; Mansfield, Ohio), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage; Roswell, Ga.), Yuna McCormack (Florida State; Mill Valley, Calif.), Sally Menti (Seattle Reign; Seattle, Wash.)
Forwards (7): Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign; Edina, Minn.), Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns FC; Kailua-Kona, Hawaii), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars; Beltsville, Md.), Quincy McMahon (San Diego Wave; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Makenna Morris (Washington Spirit; Germantown, Md.), Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC; Pittsburgh, Pa.), Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns FC; Aliso Viejo, Calif.)