Overview

• Emma Hayes has excluded European-based players and key stars like Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson from the January camp to prioritize rest and recovery during the off-season.
• The camp, running from January 14-21 in Los Angeles, falls outside a FIFA international window and includes 26 players, with 13 having three or fewer caps and six receiving their first senior call-ups.
• A concurrent 24-player Futures Camp will feature rising prospects under the age of 23, highlighting Hayes' long-term focus on strengthening the player pool for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
• Veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's retirement has opened competition for her replacement, with four goalkeepers, including newcomer Angelina Anderson, called in for evaluation.
• Hayes, who led the team to Olympic gold last year, is using this camp to experiment with lineups and deepen the roster, while preparing for the SheBelieves Cup in February.