Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster

Guardian Sport

by Jeff Rueter

February 17, 2026

Rodman, Thompson and Girma feature in 26-player team US will face Argentina, Canada and Colombia in March Emma Hayes has struck a balance of experience and rising young talent in her squad for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The friendly competition will pit the US women against Argentina, Canada and Colombia in early March. This year marks the first time that teams can select 26 players for their SheBelieves squad, although each coach must determine 23 players who will be available for each game. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/17/2026