Olympic Gold Medalists Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson Return to Roster;
Claire Hutton and Claudia Dickey Will Have the Chance to Play in Clubs’ Home Stadiums;
Naomi Girma Will Have the Chance to Play in Her Hometown of San Jose, Calif.;
U.S. Captain, Denver Native Lindsey Heaps Will Have the Chance to Play a Match in Home State for the First Time Since Signing with Denver Summit FC
ATLANTA (April 1, 2026) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player training camp roster for the three April matches against 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions Japan. Tickets for all three matches are available via ussoccer.com. 
The roster marks the return of two players who add a tremendous amount of experience to the U.S. roster as both have played in World Cups and the Olympics. Forward Sophia Wilson, a member of the “Triple Espresso” front line who helped lead the USA to the 2024 Olympic gold medal, makes her first USWNT roster in 17 months following her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter in early September of 2025. The 25-year-old Wilson has 58 caps for the USWNT along with 24 goals, three of which were scored at the 2024 Olympics, to go with her two assists in that tournament.
Defender Tierna Davidson, 27, has made a complete recovery from an ACL injury suffered in NWSL play at the beginning of the 2025 season. She returns to the USWNT after a 13-month absence. Coincidentally, Davidson’s most recent international match was against Japan on Feb. 26, 2025, in the SheBelieves Cup finale. Davidson has 67 caps and three goals.
U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position (Club; Caps/Goals)
2026 April Matches vs. Japan
GOALKEEPERS (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash, 10), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 8), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 6)
DEFENDERS (9): Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 67/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 74/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG; 52/2), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 10/1), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 7/0), Emily Sams (Angel City FC: 9/1), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 115/2), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 7/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 4/0)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Sam Coffey (Manchester City, ENG; 44/5), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 173/39), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 15/1), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 118/27), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 15/5),Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 34/10), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 16/1)
FORWARDS (7): Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 10/1), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 4/1), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 52/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 17/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 18/7), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 29/4), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC; 58/24)
The U.S. roster features 23 field players and three goalkeepers, including the return of veteran Jane Campbell, who has the most caps of the three ‘keepers on the roster with 10. U.S. head coach Emma Hayes will suit up 23 players for each of the three matches. Twenty-three-year-old forward Michelle Cooper, having recovered from injuries, also returns to the roster for the first time in 2026. 
“As our team continues to evolve, it will be great to welcome back Sophia and Tierna, who are not only great players but also contribute positively to our team environment,” said Hayes. “Japan is undoubtedly one of the top teams in the world, and they are performing at a very high level coming off their Asian Cup title, which was impressive to watch. Playing the same country three times in a row, and especially a team that is as dedicated to their style as Japan, will be a massive test for our team and I’m looking forward to seeing how our team handles the numerous challenges these games will present.”
Japan is fresh off a triumphant run at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia where the Nadeshiko outscored its opposition 29-1 (the only goal allowed was to South Korea in a 4-1 semifinal victory) and impressively beat the Matildas, 1-0, in the title game in front of 74,397 fans at Stadium Australia.
The USWNT will begin its three-game series against Japan in San Jose, Calif. at PayPal Park, home of Bay FC and the San Jose Earthquakes, on April 11 (2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. TNT, truTV and HBOMax in English and Universo and Peacock in Spanish). This match is being presented by The Home Depot.
The USA will then play Japan for a second time on Tuesday, April 14, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash., home of Seattle Reign FC and Seattle Sounders FC (7 p.m. PT on TNT, truTV and HBOMax in English, Universo and Peacock in Spanish). This match is being presented by Allstate.
The last match of the series will be played on Friday, April 17, at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (7 p.m. MT on TNT, truTV and HBOMax in English, Universo and Peacock in Spanish), home of the Colorado Rapids and the venue at which the Denver Summit will play a few matches this season.
All three matches will also be available in English on the radio on Westwood One.
