Emma Hayes Announces USA Squad Without Rodman, Swanson, And Smith For Upcoming Friendlies

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Emma Hayes will not have Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Smith available for the United States' upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands. The three players, who were instrumental in the USA's Olympic success, are absent from the 24-player squad due to persistent injuries. Swanson scored four goals at the Olympics, including the decisive goal in the final, while Smith and Rodman each netted three times.

Despite being nominated for the Ballon d'Or, Hayes has chosen to rest these key players during this international break. This decision comes after a demanding year of club and international commitments. The head coach is focusing on managing player workload as they prepare for future competitions. This break offers an opportunity to test new talent and strategies against top-tier teams.

The USA will face England at Wembley Stadium on November 30 before heading to the Netherlands on December 3. These matches are part of their preparation for upcoming tournaments. Hayes aims to use these games to evaluate her squad's depth and build team chemistry both on and off the field.

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce receives her first senior call-up after an impressive season replacing Mary Earps. Tullis-Joyce has kept six clean sheets in the Women's Super League, showcasing her potential at a high level. Ally Sentnor also joins the squad, adding fresh energy and talent to the team.

"This is the end of a wonderful year," Hayes stated, "but we're still at the beginning of our process of building towards qualifying for the next World Cup." She emphasised that this trip will help test their abilities against world-class teams while developing their roster further.

Full Squad Details

The full USA squad includes Mandy Haught (Utah Royals FC), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Eva Gaetino (Paris Saint-Germain), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit), Alyssa Malonson (Bay FC), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC).

The list continues with Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Lily Yohannes (Ajax), Yazmeen Ryan (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals FC), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC) and Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham FC).

This selection reflects a blend of experienced players and emerging talents as they aim to strengthen their squad ahead of future challenges. The focus remains on building relationships within the team and setting a strong foundation for 2025.