Triple Espresso reunites as Hayes announces June USWNT roster

Emma Hayes

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for the USWNT’s pair of June friendlies against Brazil, with Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson - the attacking trio known as “Triple Espresso” - reunited on the same squad for the first time since helping the Americans win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Reunited

For much of the past two years, the USWNT has had only one shot of espresso available, with Trinity Rodman holding down the front line while Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson stepped away for their pregnancy journeys and later became mothers to baby girls. Now, Hayes gets all three back at once - and at an important time.

The trio combined for 10 goals and five assists during the 2024 Olympics, with Swanson scoring the game-winner in the final. But this is not just about nostalgia. With World Cup qualifying approaching, Hayes made clear that the reunion is part of a bigger process.

“It’s fantastic for our team, both on and off the field, to have Trinity and our two soccer moms back on the same roster,” Hayes said. “However, we recognize the importance of preparing for World Cup qualifying and the need for the group to come together in that process. We need to build connections between players, and with limited time before qualifying, every minute counts.”

The rest of the roster follows Hayes’ usual formula: proven veterans mixed with younger, less-experienced talent. Lindsey Heaps, Rose Lavelle, and Emily Sonnett bring the veteran presence, while Riley Jackson and sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson offer younger energy. Three players were unavailable because of injury: Chelsea center back Naomi Girma, San Diego Wave forward Cat Macario and Manchester City midfielder Sam Coffey.

This group is beginning to look closer to the one Hayes could rely on when qualifying arrives. Tierna Davidson is back in the mix, while four players on the roster have already passed 100 caps: Heaps leads the way with 176, followed by Lavelle with 120, Sonnett with 116, and Swanson with 103.

From the Thompson sisters to the return of Triple Espresso and a backline with real depth, the USWNT are one step closer to shaping the group that will try to punch its ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Michelle Cooper, Alyssa Thompson USWNT

Squad in full

GOALKEEPERS: Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United)

DEFENDERS: Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC)

MIDFIELDERS: Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes), Claire Hutton (Bay FC), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes)

FORWARDS: Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 19/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC)

Trinity Rodman

World Cup build continues on

The U.S. sit second in FIFA's World Rankings while Brazil sits in sixth. These matches will serve as important tests for the USWNT who are looking to punch their ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil in 2027. The U.S. and Brazil have faced one another 43 times, however, only six have taken place on Brazil soil. The venues that the USWNT and Brazil will be playing in for the two friendlies in June are also going to be host venues for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

"This trip offers amazing opportunities for these players to experience Brazil, its culture, stadiums, and passionate fans, and especially playing the World Cup hosts," Hayes said. "Few challenges in women’s international soccer compare to facing Brazil in Brazil, so we’re excited for the valuable lessons this experience will bring.”

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What's next?

The USWNT will first play Brazil on June 6 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and then on June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. Hayes will name 23 players to suit up for each of the matches, and this is the first time since 2014 that the U.S. has played against Brazil in Brazil.