The USWNT looks to defeat Japan in what is probably the team's last match before the Olympic roster is announced.
On Sunday, June 5, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) will once again take on Japan's Women’s National Team in the second in a pair of international friendlies.
This friendly may have more weight to the future of the USWNT than many fans realize. Sunday’s match will most likely be the last match before head coach Jill Ellis announces the official roster for this summer’s Olympics in Rio.
Although Ellis claims National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) play is also a factor in her roster decisions, Sunday’s match will be the last opportunity with the national team that "bubble" players have a chance to earn a ticket to Rio.