After leading the USWNT to an Olympic title, expectations are high for Emma Hayes as she gets her squad ready to take on the #2 team in the world, and her native country, England at Wembley Stadium.

2024 was a year of goodbyes, even as this summer felt like an introduction to a new version of the USWNT, led by players such as Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Mal Swanson and Naomi Girma.

In 2025 the sole tournament for the USWNT will be the SheBelieves Cup in February against top opponents Australia, Japan and Colombia.

The breaking begins this week, with a USWNT training camp that will be held alongside a Futures Camp for players age-eligible for the Under-23 team. Hayes has a long-term vision for the entire U.S ...