You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. However, not everyone thinks that equates to pressure on the players' shoulders. “It's very unique what we have going on here, because we have players who are having a lot of success overseas and are used to playing under pressure,” Ramos told The U.S. Sun via Casino Guru, the popular casino reviews website. USMNT legend Tab Ramos reveals his top player on World Cup squad “So I don't think the pressure will get to them. “Our team has qualified out of the group for every World Cup since 1994 pretty much,” Ramos said. LA Rams ace announces shock retirement days after trade with Kansas City Chiefs “That's certainly a minimum expectation to get out of this group. “I think for most of us here in the US we're thinking a quarter-final run is something that can certainly happen according to what we see out of the draw.” The USMNT will kick off its World Cup campaign on Jun 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

“Honestly, it's hard to put into words,” Morales told amNewYork while recounting that famous night in Bolivia. I was able to appreciate it, of course, but there was so much in the moment that you don't even necessarily realize how much it means.” Close Get amNY in your inbox!News, events, culture and more — delivered to you. What it meant was that they were placed in the semifinal of Pathway 2 within FIFA's intercontinental playoff against Suriname on March 26 in Guadalupe, Mexico. Among the continent's 34 nations, Bolivia's gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity in 2025 ranks 30th, according to the International Monetary Fund. That's every footballer's dream to play in the World Cup. But honestly, at this point, it would mean more to the country. So it would be amazing if I could help do that for them.” Morales' journey to the national team is not the most traditional. Having been born in Georgia to a Bolivian father and Puerto Rican mother, he came through the Atlanta United ranks, making just nine appearances with the senior team during his six years with the club. But he did not get the call from Bolivia until 2023, when the team was tipped off by a friend of Morales' father. He made his debut as a member of the U-20 team in 2023, making six appearances. The top six teams automatically earned a berth to this summer's tournament, while Bolivia's win over Brazil clinched seventh place and a spot in the play-off. “The culture in South America is completely different,” Morales said. As a lot of people say, it's life or death. It's a lot of individual and individualism, a lot of passion, and it's a completely different game, which was really good for me to be able to experience that for the first time.” While cutting his teeth with his national squad, a move within MLS came, as well. “I've grown up and lived my whole life in Georgia, so this is really my first time really moving away from home,” Morales said. I was excited for it and motivated to do it, but I will say settling in hasn't been the easiest. Naturally, in this sport, there is a lot of traveling, so I haven't really found a place to call home yet and bouncing around, but it's been good.” Entering Sunday's matchup against Red Bull New York, he started and played the full 90 minutes of each of his squad's first two MLS matches of the season as he continues to develop into a foundational back-line piece. “You need to have a lot of experience if you want to get anywhere, and I think I have that opportunity to do that in a very good league at a high level. It will bring me a lot of value over time. “Honestly, it's hard to put into words,” Morales told amNewYork while recounting that famous night in Bolivia. It's one of those things that you look back at and appreciate it more than when you're in the moment. I was able to appreciate it, of course, but there was so much in the moment that you don't even necessarily realize how much it means.” What it meant was that they were placed in the semifinal of Pathway 2 within FIFA's intercontinental playoff against Suriname on March 26 in Guadalupe, Mexico. Among the continent's 34 nations, Bolivia's gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity in 2025 ranks 30th, according to the International Monetary Fund. That's every footballer's dream to play in the World Cup. But honestly, at this point, it would mean more to the country. So it would be amazing if I could help do that for them.” Morales' journey to the national team is not the most traditional. Having been born in Georgia to a Bolivian father and Puerto Rican mother, he came through the Atlanta United ranks, making just nine appearances with the senior team during his six years with the club. But he did not get the call from Bolivia until 2023, when the team was tipped off by a friend of Morales' father. He made his debut as a member of the U-20 team in 2023, making six appearances. The top six teams automatically earned a berth to this summer's tournament, while Bolivia's win over Brazil clinched seventh place and a spot in the play-off. “The culture in South America is completely different,” Morales said. As a lot of people say, it's life or death. It's a lot of individual and individualism, a lot of passion, and it's a completely different game, which was really good for me to be able to experience that for the first time.” While cutting his teeth with his national squad, a move within MLS came, as well. “I've grown up and lived my whole life in Georgia, so this is really my first time really moving away from home,” Morales said. I was excited for it and motivated to do it, but I will say settling in hasn't been the easiest. Naturally, in this sport, there is a lot of traveling, so I haven't really found a place to call home yet and bouncing around, but it's been good.” Entering Sunday's matchup against Red Bull New York, he started and played the full 90 minutes of each of his squad's first two MLS matches of the season as he continues to develop into a foundational back-line piece. “You need to have a lot of experience if you want to get anywhere, and I think I have that opportunity to do that in a very good league at a high level. It will bring me a lot of value over time. That's every footballer's dream to play in the World Cup. But honestly, at this point, it would mean more to the country. So it would be amazing if I could help do that for them.” Having been born in Georgia to a Bolivian father and Puerto Rican mother, he came through the Atlanta United ranks, making just nine appearances with the senior team during his six years with the club. But he did not get the call from Bolivia until 2023, when the team was tipped off by a friend of Morales' father. He made his debut as a member of the U-20 team in 2023, making six appearances. The top six teams automatically earned a berth to this summer's tournament, while Bolivia's win over Brazil clinched seventh place and a spot in the play-off. “The culture in South America is completely different,” Morales said. As a lot of people say, it's life or death. It's a lot of individual and individualism, a lot of passion, and it's a completely different game, which was really good for me to be able to experience that for the first time.” While cutting his teeth with his national squad, a move within MLS came, as well. “I've grown up and lived my whole life in Georgia, so this is really my first time really moving away from home,” Morales said. I was excited for it and motivated to do it, but I will say settling in hasn't been the easiest. Naturally, in this sport, there is a lot of traveling, so I haven't really found a place to call home yet and bouncing around, but it's been good.” Entering Sunday's matchup against Red Bull New York, he started and played the full 90 minutes of each of his squad's first two MLS matches of the season as he continues to develop into a foundational back-line piece. “You need to have a lot of experience if you want to get anywhere, and I think I have that opportunity to do that in a very good league at a high level. It will bring me a lot of value over time. The top six teams automatically earned a berth to this summer's tournament, while Bolivia's win over Brazil clinched seventh place and a spot in the play-off. “The culture in South America is completely different,” Morales said. As a lot of people say, it's life or death. It's a lot of individual and individualism, a lot of passion, and it's a completely different game, which was really good for me to be able to experience that for the first time.” “I've grown up and lived my whole life in Georgia, so this is really my first time really moving away from home,” Morales said. I was excited for it and motivated to do it, but I will say settling in hasn't been the easiest. Naturally, in this sport, there is a lot of traveling, so I haven't really found a place to call home yet and bouncing around, but it's been good.” Entering Sunday's matchup against Red Bull New York, he started and played the full 90 minutes of each of his squad's first two MLS matches of the season as he continues to develop into a foundational back-line piece. “You need to have a lot of experience if you want to get anywhere, and I think I have that opportunity to do that in a very good league at a high level. It will bring me a lot of value over time. “I've grown up and lived my whole life in Georgia, so this is really my first time really moving away from home,” Morales said. I was excited for it and motivated to do it, but I will say settling in hasn't been the easiest. Naturally, in this sport, there is a lot of traveling, so I haven't really found a place to call home yet and bouncing around, but it's been good.” Entering Sunday's matchup against Red Bull New York, he started and played the full 90 minutes of each of his squad's first two MLS matches of the season as he continues to develop into a foundational back-line piece. “You need to have a lot of experience if you want to get anywhere, and I think I have that opportunity to do that in a very good league at a high level. It will bring me a lot of value over time. Joe Pantorno has been the executive sports editor of amNewYork since 2020. He is also a member of the Pro Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA) and has covered the New York Islanders for nearly a decade. His previous stops include Bleacher Report and Metro New York, while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo!

Marseille secured a vital 1-0 victory over Toulouse to reclaim third place in Ligue 1, but the main talking point was Habib Beye's tactical decision to substitute match-winner Mason Greenwood in the 66th minute. Latching onto a precise cut-back from Igor Paixao, the English attacker fired a stunning strike into the top corner. Greenwood found himself embroiled in a heated clash with Toulouse's Aron Donnum, resulting in a yellow card for the former Manchester United man. Beye acted swiftly, clearly concerned that his player's temperament might lead to a more severe punishment. “There was this scuffle where he takes a yellow card, and as Mason is an instinctive player, I didn't want us to find ourselves at 10 in that match,” Beye explained during his post-match press conference. He emphasized the substitution was proactive, adding, "It's a precaution I took at that moment." This careful approach ensured Marseille maintained their numerical parity under pressure. “I put Mason as an attacker, but I wanted him to come and fix the left central defender and Methalie, to give space to Quinten Timber and Timothy Weah,” he noted. Acknowledging the player's natural tendencies, he added, "I knew Mason was not a player who stayed in the axis." This fluidity paid off initially, but the yellow card required immediate adaptation. Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting Returning from injury, the Algerian international needed match fitness. He did two days of high-intensity training, it's a very good thing," Beye revealed. Concluding his assessment, the coach stated, "We managed that moment well. Crucially, the hard-fought win avenged their Coupe de France disappointment, having lost a tense penalty shootout to Toulouse just last Wednesday.

Playoff due to take place in Mexico this month Country's airspace is closed for duration of war Iraq has made a formal request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa that the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey before flying to Mexico to fulfil the fixture. The Guardian revealed last week that the playoff against Bolivia or Suriname, that is scheduled to take place in Monterrey on 31 March, is in doubt after the Iraqi Transport Ministry informed the Iraqi football association that the country's airspace will remain closed for the duration of the war. Around half of the Iraq squad are in Baghdad and unable to travel while the Australian head coach, Graham Arnold, is stuck in Dubai. Following correspondence with Fifa over the past few days it is understood that the world governing body has suggested Iraq's players travel from Baghdad to Istanbul, an arduous journey through the north of the country that has been under attack from Iranian drones since the war began. Arnold is understood to have told the Iraqi FA that he will not permit his players to travel by road while the conflict is ongoing. In addition to the travel problems, a number of Iraq's players and backroom staff have yet to receive visas for Mexico or the US, where they had planned to hold a training camp in Houston. The Iraqi FA is understood to be lobbying Fifa for a quick decision and announcement on a postponement this week to give them certainty. Iraq has already qualified for one of two finals in the six-team intercontinental playoffs, with their game the last of the tournament. In another complication that could present a potential solution for Fifa, Iraq is seen as the most likely candidates to replace Iran should their neighbours withdraw from the World Cup due to the war, as they are the next highest-ranked team based on the Asian Football Confederation qualifying tournament.

Estevao has rightly received plaudits for his performances, and Chelsea fought off interest from a number of Europe's top clubs to secure the Brazilian's signature. Report: What Chelsea are planning to do with Estevao after the World Cup Chelsea loanee labelled a “machine,” team-mate labels lack of game time “crazy” “We are clearly” – Luis Enrique's concerning admission should give Chelsea boost ahead of PSG clash The expectation is he'll go straight into the first team squad and compete for minutes with Chelsea's existing wingers, and it'll be interesting to see how he adapts. Lavia, Estevao, Gittens, Delap: Latest Chelsea team news to face Wrexham in FA Cup 'Can't wait' - Estevao provides positive injury update after winning first award with Chelsea Estevao injury update as Liam Rosenior issues Chelsea latest ahead of FA Cup trip Lavia, Estevao, Gittens: Rosenior offers triple Chelsea injury update for Wrexham tie Estevao pictured winning his first big award since arriving in the Premier League Beim Spiel zwischen dem SC Preußen Münster und Hertha BSC kam es am Sonntagnachmittag zu einer kuriosen Szene: Weil der Monitor für die Videoüberprüfung plötzlich ausfiel, nachdem ein Fan den...

For a team north of the Canada-United States border, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are getting the most out of some highly-touted American talent. On Saturday, the Whitecaps picked up their third win in three games, knocking off Cascadia Cup rivals, the Portland Timbers, with a dominating 4–1 showing at Providence Park. The perfect 3-0-0 start, which had earlier seen them beat Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC in MLS action, simply continues the form that led them to a record-breaking 2025 campaign and to the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup finals. While German legend Thomas Müller may be the face of the club, it's been a trio of U.S. men's national team-capped stars playing a crucial role once again. Sebastian Berhalter scored and added an assist against Portland, while continuing his standout deliveries from set pieces as he targets manager Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup team. At the same time, recently capped Brian White netted a brace for his second and third goals of the season and center back Tristan Blackmon, who could have an outside shot at the World Cup squad, scored on a Berhalter set piece. Sebastian comin' in clutch and Brian White with the finish for his 81st goal 😮‍💨🔥#VWFC | #PORvVAN pic.twitter.com/bpCAhiZyWl “It was our strongest performance yet this season,” manager Jesper Sørensen said, despite seeing his team's streak of 421 clean sheet minutes across MLS and Concacaf Champions Cup play disappear. As much as the focus remains on a strong start to the season, several Whitecaps players know just how vital these performances can be in cracking a World Cup squad. For Berhalter, who impressed with the USMNT in the fall international window with a goal and assist in a 5–1 win over Uruguay, his stellar form with two goals and an assist this MLS season, as well as exquisite set piece delivery, is vital. “I'm still just trying to do the best I can every day with Vancouver and playing the best I can in games,” he said Tuesday before facing Portland, as USMNT World Cup kicks off against Paraguay looms. Other Whitecaps players who could be in the World Cup mix, in addition to Berhalter, include White and Blackmon for the USMNT, Andrés Cubas for Paraguay, recent AFCON champion with Senegal Cheikh Sabaly, and potential Canada defenders Sam Adekugbe and Ralph Priso. Vancouver's perfect start to 2026 only fuels hopes of a lengthy run across all competitions, especially after silencing the always-intense atmosphere the Timbers Army brings to Cascadia matches. “These are the games you really enjoy,” said White, who has usually started his past seasons slowly, but has found his goalscoring touch in the first three games. Ben Steiner is an American-Canadian journalist who brings in-depth experience, having covered the North American national teams, MLS, CPL, NWSL, NSL and Liga MX for prominent outlets, including MLSsoccer.com, CBC Sports, and OneSoccer. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only.

If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wales boss Craig Bellamy's employers at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) are negotiating for their national team's training base to be in the city which hosts MLS side Real Salt Lake. Wales' qualifying campaign resumes on Thursday, 26 March when they host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup play-off semi-final. Ugly scenes after Celtic beat Rangers on penalties to reach Scottish Cup semis Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game? 'Fantastic French made to look ordinary as Scotland come of age' 'I saw a drone hit the US consulate' - Patten's escape from Dubai Who is to blame for Spurs' chaotic descent towards relegation? 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months

Everyone has an opinion on Germany's midfield these days. Last week, Julian Nagelsmann dropped a weird amount of inside information regarding his thoughts on Germany's roster ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is not a new thing for Nagelsmann who has always been known for his unique formations, tactics, and personnel. To his credit, he has been more successful with the national team than Hansi Flick or post-2014 Joachim Löw. Nagelsmann lobbied for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, praised the multitude of number sixes at his disposal, and fired another parting shot at Manuel Neuer. Everyone seems to agree that Aleksandar Pavlović should be one of the starters, the other central midfield slot is up for grabs. “I think Pavlovic is more the one who fetches the ball and Nmecha drives it from penalty area to penalty area,” Lothar Matthäus told Sky Sport. In the month-long training camp leading up to the tournament, Nagelsmann will need to solidify his starting XI if Germany has any hopes of making a deep run. It would be an absolute disaster if Germany is unable to break out of the group stage for a third straight World Cup, especially given the more forgiving 48-team format. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor… Sign up for a user account and get: A daily roundup of Bayern Munich news The former FC Bayern youth talent has made up his decision after much anticipation. A perfect start to the campaign continues.

The USWNT won all three of its matches and kept three clean sheets in the 11th edition of the round-robin tournament, defeating Canada 1-0 in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday and Argentina 2-0 on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn. Thompson's goal resulted from quick passes among her, Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw. “I wanted to get another shot on goal,” Thompson, who was named SheBelieves Cup MVP, said in a TNT Sports postgame interview. A similar opportunity presented itself earlier in the second half, but Thompson's attempt curled wide. Last September, Thompson signed a five-year contract with Chelsea in the middle of her third season at Angel City FC in the National Women's Soccer League. That meant parting ways with her younger sister Gisele (who was also named to the USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster but did not feature in the Colombia game) but joining center back Naomi Girma and striker Catarina Macario, both central players on the national team. “I think it's grown a lot just knowing what I can do at international and also at club,” Thompson said of her confidence. USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was effusive about Thompson's performance and overall growth. “I think it's been a tremendous year for Alyssa, for both club and country,” Hayes said in her post-match press conference. “The consistency in her play, I think, is a standout for me, in terms of being able to do things over 90 minutes and do it game after game, including a clutch moment like today. She's been doing that for Chelsea all year.” Meetings between the U.S. and Colombian women — Copa América Femenina finalists last summer in a thriller against Brazil — are increasingly billed as appointment viewing. At half-time, Coffey said the team needed to be better at managing its emotions, something Hayes and several other players pointed out following their opening SheBelieves Cup match against Argentina, and to not allow Colombia to disrupt their game plan. Girma was subbed off at half-time due to calf tightness and was replaced by Tara Rudd, who did well taking up the mantle of defending Caicedo. “She's done such a good job in the (NWSL), and then also now coming in with the national team, I think she's really consistent and is a really good player,” Girma said. There were moments — overhit passes, questionable decisions in the final third, shots that missed the target — that served as reminders that many of the USWNT players are in preseason with their clubs. Hayes' body language from the touchline revealed some frustration as she gestured passionately and was seen shouting directions throughout the match, something she did less of in the previous games against Canada and Argentina. Just after the hour, Hayes made sweeping changes: Heaps for Lily Yohannes in midfield, Shaw replaced Ally Sentnor in the attack, Olivia Moultrie for Rose Lavelle, and Emma Sears swapped for Rodman. Their opponents' compact shape means “sometimes you're gonna need something from deeper areas,” and that Heaps — who wore the captain's armband when she came on — and Shaw were critical as substitutes to helping create Thompson's chance at goal. She also hosts the weekly “Full Time” women's soccer podcast. As a freelance journalist, she covered the 2023 World Cup in Australia and the CONCACAF W Gold Cup for The Athletic, as well as women's soccer stories for ESPN Andscape, USA Today's Pro Soccer Wire, and other publications.

If not listed, please contact your TV provider. The U.S. women's national team captured the 2026 SheBelieves Cup title on Saturday after surviving a relentless challenge from Colombia. The hard fought, 1-0 victory was secured with a long goal by Alyssa Thompson at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey and capped off a perfect 3-0 tournament run for head coach Emma Hayes and the squad. On paper, the USWNT closed out the tournament with three wins, three shut-outs, and five different goal scorers. There will be some who want more blowout wins or even more definitive starting lineups, but Hayes and the squad achieved the objectives for this year's SheBelieves Cup. "I want the team to make memories together. I think it is indicative of a new group post-Olympics. This is a team that we are building towards the World Cup qualification," Hayes said after the game. Neither match was a complete blowout, but they were used to facilitate more player rotation, with plenty of players in preseason form. There were deeper evaluations for player groupings in terms of partnerships on the pitch, and they walked away with the tournament title. I think that what was the standout for me. I think that sets us up nicely for playing against Japan, who I think are another level, to all three teams that [we played]. And I think it sets us up perfectly to see where we stack up at the next stage," she said. Ultimately, it's the perfect type of momentum the group will want to take into next month, with three games scheduled against Japan. With the next international window just 35 days away, let's have some fun with some SheBelieves Cup superlatives: Thompson was utilized in some lower roles during the SheBelieves Cup tournament, and her ability to adapt was a key indicator that she's the player most likely to keep coaches' decisions harder once Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson work their way back from maternity leave. The 21-year-old Chelsea FC player has been a lock for starting lineups over the last year, even with Hayes' rotations, and her game-winner against Colombia was just icing on the championship cake. There was plenty of rotation in the midfield, and Emma Hayes got looks at multiple trios and boxes in the middle third. Sam Coffey earned two starts during the tournament and was paired with two up-and-coming holding midfielders in Claire Hutton and Lily Yohannes. Whether it was functioning as a security blanket against Canada or keeping Colombia honest throughout the first half, Coffey was a model of consistency and remains a key figure for this team on the road to the World Cup. Forward Emma Sears has been named dropped in press conferences all camp by Hayes as the player bullying her way into lineups. Hayes wants the hard coaches' decisions, and Sears is doing just that by playing fearlessly on the ball and generating attacking sequences whenever she can. She etched her name in the rivalry's history books with a game-winning goal against Canada. Her performance earned a start against Colombia, but she was ultimately subbed out in the second half. Now, it's about stringing together performances at a more consistent level. Alyssa Thompson put her stamp on the tournament with a stunning goal, and now Emma Hayes can call herself a SheBelieves Cup winner, too. With Canada's earlier result against Argentina, they earned two points in a penalty shootout, it effectively handed the title to the United States. Now, with this game still scoreless, penalty watch is officially on. This is the first SheBelieves Cup tournament that has regulation matches go straight to to penalty kicks no matter the game stakes. Even with the USWNT waiting to hoist a trophy, they might have to earn it in dramatic fashion. Goalkeeper Katherine Tapia has been crucial during this stretch, especially as a shot Lindsey Heaps took looked destined for goal. Reminder: if this one ends in a draw, we go to penalties. Shaw, Moultrie, and Heaps immediately make an impact. It's caught Colombia off guard, and now the goalkeeper is down getting a look at by trainers. Tapia was down earlier in the first half, so it's unclear whether this is a lingering issue or tactical, given the USWNT's more aggressive play. Either way, Emma Hayes uses the moment to gather her players and do some coaching. Lindsey Heaps, Olivia Moultrie, Jaedyn Shaw, and Emma Sears all enter the game for Lily Yohannes, Rose Lavelle, Trinity Rodman, and Ally Sentnor. The ideas aren't quite working out, and Alyssa Thompson decides to just try one on for herself. She crosses over and lets a curler rip from distance, but the shot drifts wide, and it's time for more subs for the USWNT. Tara Rudd comes into the match for Naomi Girma. Girma's been dealing with a calf issue that dates back to last year. Despite losing the possession battle (31%), it's Colombia who is doing more with the ball when they actually have it. It will be interesting to see if Hayes makes any immediate changes at halftime; she's typically allowed the starting eleven to figure it out a bit to open the second half. 31' It's been a dramatic SheBelieves Cup for Colombia, who are less than a week removed from losing 4-1 to Canada and are now really going toe-to-toe with the USWNT. 27' Despite some free kicks and fouls lost, the USWNT is responding well to Colombia's chances. In the past, some of the game might have gotten under players' skin, but not during this match. Colombia is leading with three shots and the best attempt on target so far. Emma Hayes will want to see the response. Winning some early fouls and managing the clock along with their smaller piece of possession. 10' Alyssa Thompson is getting active early in the game and connecting with Lavelle. Eight minutes into the game, and the USWNT have their first corner after a good sequence between Patterson and Sentnor. The stage is set at Sports Illustrated Stadium where, no surprise, it is a pro-USWNT crowd but there is a solid Colombian contingent in the building (and near the press box). She recounted how she received it in 1999 during the World Cup and how that moment inspired her. The ball was signed by Brandi Chastain and said "dream." Heath asked Chastain to sign it again at the desk. A U.S. Soccer legend, Tobin Heath, stepped away from the game due to injuries. She represented the crest from 2008 to 2021 with 181 appearances, 36 goals, 42 assists, two World Cups, and two Olympic gold medals. She announced her retirement last July and will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 1, 2026. I don't mean like a blowout, I mean like maybe there will be a moment where hands are thrown. A lot will depend on how Yohannes, Coffey, and A. Thompson handle the middle third, but a definitive win. Winger Trinity Rodman is no stranger to going up against Colombia. Relive some of her top highlights against the Conmebol side 👀 There's been no confusion about Emma Hayes's efforts to grow the program her way. Pardeep Cattry writes about Emma Hayes' USWNT evolution continues with SheBelieves Cup finale against Colombia: 'We have to play our game'the USWNT's evolution: That will be the expectation against Colombia, too, with Hayes once again mentioning emotional control as a feature of the layered performance she hopes to see on Saturday. Who exactly will take to the pitch remains a question – the head coach has essentially split her squad into two, Wednesday's lineup against Canada appearing more like a first-choice team than the relatively inexperienced group that started against Argentina. "I've made it clear this year there will be, particularly in three-game windows, two teams per se that will play, maybe not all of the time, so we can get a chance to develop the connections for a group of players over two games and one group over one of the games," Hayes said. That, for me, is the bigger priority, putting together situations where, in the case of the last game, Phallon [Tullis-Joyce], [Emily] Sonnett, and [Naomi] Girma develop that connection between those three. Same with Emily Fox and Trinity Rodman on the right-hand side." Hayes' experimentation period has allowed her to learn as much as she can about the talent pool as possible, in some cases, discovering and developing versatility in different players. They will host three games against Japan beginning April 11. The 2026 NWSL regular season is slated to start on March 13. Colombia head coach Angelo Marsiglia named a 23-player roster for the tournament, though they're missing some key players, including Catalina Usme, Mayra Ramirez, and Lorena Bedoya. Maithe Lopez was called into the camps after an injury to Carolina Arias. Their first two games have been somewhat lackluster. U.S. national team head coach Emma Hayes is expecting a big challenge from the Colombians. "I think if we thought there was provocation in the game against Argentina, I think it would be ramped up in this game. And I think that it's important for us to be conscious of our emotional control. We can't control what the opponent does, but we have to be aware that Colombia, like Argentina, is part of their game too, to disrupt," Hayes said. "Our response, our choice in response to certain things, are what I'm going to be looking for as a sign of growth within us. How are we managing ourselves and each other? Goalkeepers (3): Catalina Pérez (RC Strasbourg), Katherine Tapia (Palmeiras), Natalia Giraldo (América de Cali) Defenders (7): Ana María Guzmán (Palmeiras), Daniela Arias (San Diego Wave), Daniela Caracas (Espanyol), Jorelyn Carabalí (Boston Legacy), Manuela Vanegas (Brighton), Mary José Álvarez (Marseille), Yirleidis Quejada (Pachuca) Midfielders (6): Daniela Montoya (Grêmio), Gabriela Rodríguez (Cruzeiro), Gisela Robledo (Corinthians), Ilana Izquierdo (Tigres), Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit), Marcela Restrepo (Monterrey) Forwards (6): Greicy Landazury (Palmeiras), Liced Serna (Pumas), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid), Manuela Pavi (Toluca), Valerin Loboa (Portland Thorns), Wendy Bonilla (Pumas), Maithe López (Vancouver Rise) Wednesday's match will be a final chance to experience some tournament scenarios for players who haven't had them before. Forward Ally Sentnor, who scored the game-winner against Canada, was part of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup roster that lost in 2025. Manager Emma Hayes has given players different looks in the nine position, including Sentnor on Wednesday, and the 22-year-old is embracing the responsibility, having once played the position back home in her youth club days, and feels more adjusted with playing two pro seasons in NWSL. I talked a lot with Emma and my staff at home on how I can really bring my skill set into each position that I play, and that I'm not going to be your typical hold up, you know, crosses, finishing with my head, in the air, type of nine. But I can bring a lot to that position with speed and agility and, more of like, turning defenders," said Sentnor in pregame availability. Hayes is no stranger to player rotations, but Sentnor earned another start for tonight's game. Defender Giselle Thompson started consecutive games, a rarity in the Hayes era, so we see defender Avery Patterson in action after getting called into camps following injuries to Kate Wiesner and Jordyn Bugg. Sonnett has played in 19 total SheBelieves matches heading into the Match 7 game. Currently, both former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and Sonnett are the only players with seven titles each. There is no gambling offered on this site. This site contains commercial content and CBS Sports may be compensated for the links provided on this site.

Colombia did its best to slow the game down with persistent fouling along with numerous injury stoppages and slow play, but the U.S. team kept its composure and to put on a mature performance to earn the win. Later in the half, Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos backheeled a pass to MaithéLópez inside the six-yard box, but it was defended well by Emily Sonnett before goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce came up with the ball. Sonnett, who has been on all 11 SheBelieves Cup rosters for the USWNT, won her record eighth SheBelieves Cup title, more than any other player. Midfielder Rose Lavelle's first-time shot was right at Colombian goalkeeper Katherine Tapia. The U.S. prevented Colombia from a shot on target in the second half as goalkeeper Tullis-Joyce earned her second consecutive clean sheet. Prior to kickoff at Sports Illustrated Stadium, U.S. Soccer honored USWNT legend and New Jersey native Tobin Heath in a pre-match celebration. The two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist announced her retirement from professional soccer last summer. She recorded 36 goals and 42 assists in 181 appearances for the U.S. Women's National Team. Up next, the USWNT heads to PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on April 11 for the first of a three-match series with long-time rival Japan. USA – ALYSSA THOMPSON (JAEDYN SHAW), 82nd minute: Olivia Moultrie intercepted a pass and played Lindsey Heaps inside the center circle. Heaps moved it out wide to Thompson, who carried it up the field before passing to Shaw on the left flank. Match: United States Women's National Team vs. ColombiaDate: March 7, 2026Competition: 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by VisaVenue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, N.J.Attendance: 22,385Kickoff: 3:37 p.m. ETWeather: 50 degrees and cloudy (5-Tara Rudd, 46), 14-Emily Sonnett, 6-Avery Patterson; 17-Sam Coffey, 7-Lily Yohannes (10-Lindsey Heaps, 61), 16-Rose Lavelle (13-Olivia Moultrie, 61); 2-Trinity Rodman (19-Emma Sears, 61), 9-Ally Sentnor (8-Jaedyn Shaw, 61), 21-Alyssa Thompson (26-Jameese Joseph, 85) Subs not used: 1-Claudia Dickey; 3-Emily Sams, 11-Kennedy Wesley, 15-Claire Hutton, 22-Riley Jackson, 25-Maddie Dahlien COL: 12-Katerin Tapia; 4-Ana Guzman (15-Wendy Bonilla Candelo, 85), 16-Jorelyn Carabali, 3-Daniela Arias, 2-Manuela Vanegas; 6-Daniela Montoya (Capt.) (20- Ilana Izquierdo, 56), 8- Marcela Restrepo (23-Gabriela Rodriguez, 85), 18-Linda Caicedo, 10- Leicy Santos, 7-Manuela Pavi (21-Valerin Loboa, 70); 17-Maithé Lopez (9-Gisela Robledo, 56) Substitutes not used: 1-Catalina Perez, 5-Liced Serna, 11-Gracy Landazury, 13-Natalia Giraldo, 14-Mary Jose Alvarez, 19-Yirleidys Quejada Minota, 22- Daniela Caracas REF: Vimarest Diaz (DOM)AR1: Jessica Morales: (MEX)AR2: Stephanie Yee Sing (JAM)4th Official: Myriam Marcotte (CAN)