Overview
- Emma Hayes fielded a completely rotated, largely inexperienced XI that averaged 5.2 caps, the least experienced USWNT lineup in 25 years.
- Croix Bethune, Jameese Joseph and Emily Sams scored their first senior international goals, with Ayo Oke recording her first-cap assist; Emma Sears and substitute Trinity Rodman also scored.
- Rodman entered in the 64th minute, scored within minutes and celebrated with Hayes using the viral “Sexy Dexy” dance on the sideline.
- The January window ended with an 11-0 aggregate over Paraguay and Chile, extending the team’s winning streak to six and its shutout run to five matches.
- The camp featured only NWSL players due to the non-FIFA window and Gotham FC’s London commitments, with the USWNT set to face Argentina on March 1 to open the SheBelieves Cup.