{
  "id": 13140901,
  "title": "USWNT vs Spain: Five NWSL players to watch in both friendlies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/uswnt-vs-spain-five-nwsl-players-to-watch-in-both-friendlies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/womens-sports/1131018/uswnt-vs-spain-five-nwsl-players-to-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five NWSL players to watch in both friendlies against Spain include Ashley Sanchez, Kennedy Wesley, Pietra Tordin, Evelyn Shores, and Claudia Dickey. Ashley Sanchez, a forward for North Carolina Courage, leads the league in goal scoring with 24 goals this season, earning her another USWNT call-up. Kennedy Wesley, a central defender for San Diego Wave, has shown elite skills in defending and playmaking, making her a valuable addition to the roster. Pietra Tordin, an attacker for Portland Thorns, has shown a remarkable improvement with 17 goal contributions, including eight goals and nine assists. Evelyn Shores, a left back for Angel City FC, is a key defender with 10 goal contributions and seven assists, forming a formidable wingback duo with Gisele Thompson. Finally, Claudia Dickey, a goalkeeper for Seattle Reign, leads the league in goals prevented, having made seven clean sheets and is fifth in goals prevented.",
  "summary": "The United States women’s national team is set to face off against top-ranked Spain in what could be a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup final preview. “This ain’t an experimental camp. I think for the new players coming in, they have to play our way first. Yes, maybe some of them will get minutes from […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}