6:48 pm ET
USWNT-Spain history
The USWNT and Spain have faced off five times before, with the U.S. winning three of those matches. Spain has now won the past two meetings, in 2022 and on Saturday.
6:40 pm ET
Sam Coffey in the house
Sam Coffey is in the building, joining the TNT pre-game show. The USWNT midfielder is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
6:32 pm ET
Brand new backline
This will be the first time this back four (Fox, Davidson, Wesley, G. Thompson) has started together for the USWNT. They have quite the challenge ahead against the world’s top-ranked side.
6:23 pm ET
Four changes in USWNT lineup
U.S. coach Emma Hayes made four changes to the starting XI from last match, inserting Phallon Tullis-Joyce in goal, Ashley Sanchez on the forward line, Claire Hutton in midfield and Gisele Thompson at left back.
Those four replace Claudia Dickey, Lily Yohannes, Alyssa Thompson and Avery Patterson.
6:21 pm ET
Three USWNT players not dressed
Trinity Byars, Jordan Silkowitz and Lilly Reale are all not in uniform tonight, meaning Byars and Silkowitz won’t receive their first cap this camp.
6:18 pm ET
Spain lineup vs. USWNT today
6:08 pm ET
USWNT lineup vs. Spain
Goalkeeper: Phallon Tullis-Joyce
Defenders: Gisele Thompson, Kennedy Wesley, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox
Midfielders: Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Rose Lavelle
Forwards: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, Ashley Sanchez
5:45 pm ET
USWNT-Spain highlights
The USWNT fell 2-0 to Spain in the first of two friendlies on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Spain scored twice early, then held off a number of USWNT attacks in the second half.
See full highlights here:
5:30 pm ET
Why isn’t Sam Coffey playing vs. Spain?
The USWNT will be without midfielder Sam Coffey for tonight’s match after she sustained an ankle injury while playing with Manchester City.
Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell was called in to replace Coffey.
5:15 pm ET
Why isn’t Naomi Girma playing vs. Spain?
The USWNT won’t have star defender Naomi Girma available for these two matches after she was ruled out with injury.
Read the full story HERE.
5:00 pm ET
Spain roster vs. USWNT
GOALKEEPERS (3): 1-Misa Rodriguez (Arsenal FC, ENG; 25), 13-Eunate Astralaga (Athletic Club; 0), 23-Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Club; 7)
DEFENDERS (9): 2-Ona Batlle (Arsenal FC, ENG; 76/2), 3-Oihane Hernández (Orlando Pride, USA; 27/1), 4-Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona; 128/14) 5-Maria Méndez (Reale Madrid CF; 23/3), 6-Andrea Medina (Manchester United, ENG; 0), 15-Laia Codina (West Ham United, ENG; 27/2), 16-Mapi León (London City Lionesses, ENG; 62/2), 17-Lucia Corrales (London City Lionesses, ENG; 8/1), 19-Eva Navarro (Real Madrid CF; 32/5)
MIDFIELDERS (6): 8-Natalia Ramos (Liverpool, ENG; 0/0), 11-Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses, ENG; 148/42), 12-Patricia Guijarro (FC Barcelona; 79/14), 20-Clara Pinedo (Athletic Club; 0), 21-Fiamma Benitez (Club Atlético de Madrid; 14/2) 22-Clara Serrajordi (FC Barcelona; 6)
FORWARDS (7): 7-Salma Paralluelo (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 50/16), 9-Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona; 30/17), 10-Athenea Del Castillo (Real Madrid CF; 68/18), 14- Alba Redondo (Juventus; 47/16), 18-Ornella Vignola (Everton FC, ENG; 1), 24-Edna Imade (FC Bayern Munich, GER; 8/5), 25-Ainhoa Marin (Real Sociedad; 0)
4:45 pm ET
USWNT roster vs. Spain
GOALKEEPERS (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 11), Jordan Silkowitz (Bay FC; 0), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 7)
DEFENDERS (9): Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 70/3), Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals FC; 0/0), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 78/1), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 14/1), Lilly Reale (Boston Legacy FC; 9/0), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit; 12/0), Evelyn Shores (Angel City FC; 0/0), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 11/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 7/1)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit FC; 178/40), Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC; 6/1), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 20/1), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 122/29), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars; 103/38), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 20/1)
FORWARDS (8): Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave FC; 0/0),Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 14/1),Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 57/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 21/6), Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage; 28/3), Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns FC; 0/0), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 32/4), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC; 63/25)
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