Overview
- Emma Hayes said she will field a largely new starting XI against Chile at Harder Stadium, aiming to avoid any player starting both January matches.
- The Chile game follows a 6-0 win over Paraguay that featured multiple debuts, a goal on Reilyn Turner’s first cap, and Trinity Rodman’s first captaincy and goal.
- January camp is outside the FIFA window, so the roster is domestic-based with several Europe‑based regulars unavailable.
- Hayes described the window as a talent identification phase to shape the core for World Cup qualifying while mapping development timelines for younger players.
- The SheBelieves Cup in March against Argentina, Canada and Colombia is the next benchmark when a broader player pool is expected to be available.