The first U.S. women’s national team roster since the 2023 World Cup features two exciting newcomers, Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw, but zero hints at which veterans might ultimately make way for them at future tournaments.
There are 10 months until the Paris Olympics and an urgent need to evolve after the worst World Cup in program history. But rather than accelerate evolution with an experimental roster for two September friendlies against South Africa, U.S. Soccer recalled the entire World Cup squad, plus a few fringe players and youngsters, making exceptions only for injuries.
That means Alex Morgan, Kelley O’Hara and other veterans are included.