Emma Hayes names almost everyone to USWNT preliminary roster

On March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Emma Hayes, head coach of the United States Women's National Team (USWNT), announced an extensive preliminary roster of 51 players. The list, set to be whittled down to 23 by a few weeks before the final roster announcement, includes a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

Goalkeepers on the list include Angelina Anderson from Angel City, Claudia Dickey from Seattle Reign, Jane Campbell from Houston Dash, Mandy McGlynn from Utah Royals, Phallon Tullis-Joyce from Manchester United, and Jordan Silkowitz from Bay FC.

Defenders such as Ayo Oke from Denver Summit, Emily Fox from Arsenal, Emily Sams from Angel City, Eva Gaetino from Denver Summit, and several others from various clubs have been named in Hayes' preliminary roster.

Midfielders like Ally Lemos from Orlando Pride, Claire Hutton from Bay FC, Croix Bethune from Kansas City Current, Jaelin Howell from Gotham FC, Jordyn Bugg from Seattle Reign, Kate Del Fava from Utah Royals, and others have also been selected.

Forwards on the list include Ally Sentnor from Angel City, Alyssa Thompson from Chelsea, Ashley Sanchez from North Carolina Courage, Avery Patterson from Houston Dash, Caiya Hanks from Portland Thorns, Emma Sears from Racing Louisville, Jaedyn Shaw from Gotham FC, Jameese Joseph from Utah Royals, Mallory Swanson from Chicago Stars, Melanie Barcenas from San Diego Wave, Mia Fishel from Seattle Reign, Michelle Cooper from Kansas City Current, Pietra Tordin from Portland Thorns, Reilyn Turner from Portland Thorns, Sophia Wilson from Portland Thorns, Trinity Byars from San Diego Wave, and Trinity Rodman from Washington Spirit.

The tournament's outcome will determine qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, adding pressure on Hayes to make crucial decisions.