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USWNT Calls Up 26 for Italy Friendlies as Naomi Girma Returns

Emma Hayes frames the final 2025 camp as groundwork for 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Overview

  • The United States names a 26-player roster for matches against Italy on Nov. 28 in Orlando and Dec. 1 in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Defender Naomi Girma rejoins the squad after calf injuries, returning to action recently with Chelsea in the Champions League and WSL.
  • Trinity Rodman is left off as she continues knee recovery, and Yahoo Sports reports her free-agency negotiations have reached NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman.
  • Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce is excluded as she recovers from a fractured eye socket sustained playing for Manchester United.
  • First senior call-ups go to Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz and Chicago Stars forward Jameese Joseph, with Washington Spirit defender Kate Wiesner receiving a second call.