SheBelieves Cup, an annual invitational match primarily based in the United States, returns Sunday, March 1 with an entertaining quartet of opponents for the U.S. girls’s nationwide group in a slate of matches throughout Nashville, Tenn., Columbus, Ohio, and Harrison, N.J.
The subsequent week will function a meaningful reset for the U.S. as some key European-based players return to the roster in addition to these from Gotham FC who missed the final camp whereas enjoying in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. After a yr of experimenting with the U.S. participant pool, head coach Emma Hayes has mentioned she is going to use this camp to assist solidify her core senior group as the group appears to be like forward to World Cup qualifiers in the fall and the long-term way forward for the program.
This yr’s version options the U.S. (No. 2 in FIFA rating), Colombia (No. 20), Argentina (No. 30) and Canada (No. 10). The reigning SheBelieves champions, Japan, aren’t in the combine, as they participate in the Asian Cup for a spot in the 2027 Women’s World Cup. (The U.S. is ready to face them for 3 consecutive matches in April). The U.S. holds a report seven SheBelieves titles, whereas France, England and Japan every maintain one.
This yr, groups shall be allowed to discipline a 26-player match roster for the first time. However, solely 23 players can go well with up for every match. Also, any match that ends in a tie will go immediately to penalty kicks. The winner of the competitors continues to be decided by factors, with groups incomes three factors for a win, one level for a tie and one level for successful the penalty kick shootout throughout the round-robin match.
Here’s all the things else you want to learn about SheBelieves 2026.
Head coach Emma Hayes known as in 26 players for SheBelieves Cup as she appears to be like to transition to World Cup qualifying later this yr. (Mitchell Leff / Getty Images)
USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster
Goalkeepers (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG)
Defenders (9): Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit), Emily Sams (Angel City FC), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC),
Midfielders (8): Sam Coffey (Manchester City, ENG), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA), Claire Hutton (Bay FC), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA)
Forwards (6): Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign FC), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG)
How to watch
Fans can watch the doubleheader video games on Mar. 1, Mar. 4 and Mar. 7.
All USWNT video games will air on the TBS household of networks in English and Universo in Spanish, with each match fixture streaming on HBO Max in English and Peacock in Spanish. All three U.S. video games are additionally out there on the radio in English on Westwood One and in Spanish on Futbol de Primera.
Sunday, Mar. 1
GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.
- Canada vs. Colombia – 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET
- USA vs. Argentina – 4 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Mar. 4
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio
- Colombia vs. Argentina – 3:30 p.m. ET
- USA vs. Canada – 6:45 p.m. ET
Saturday, Mar. 7
Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.
- Canada vs. Argentina – 12:30 p.m. ET
- USA vs. Colombia – 3:30 p.m. ET
Alyssa Thompson is one in all seven European-based players returning to the USWNT squad for SheBelieves Cup. (Dustin Bradford / Getty Images)
Key players to watch
For the U.S., Alyssa Thompson, who had a breakout first season at Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, will reunite with sister Gisele Thompson. Gisele has loved her personal breakout yr with Angel City, the place she is evolving right into a extra seen chief. Will their particular person progress lend to much more chemistry on the pitch? What an thrilling prospect.
There’s additionally Trinity Rodman, who could also be again in full kind after a profitable January camp and with NWSL preseason below her belt. Emily Sonnett is anticipated to function in her eleventh consecutive SheBelieves, as one in all the most skilled players on this roster. On that reverse spectrum, Jameese Joseph (two caps) and Riley Jackson (one) are thrilling prospects on this group.
For Canada, Utah Royals ahead Cloé Lacasse will make her long-awaited return to the nationwide group stage after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament, whereas Kailen Sheridan returns to the pitch after her stunning offseason transfer to North Carolina. When it comes to Colombia, we all the time have our eyes on Linda Caicedo, however we recommend NWSL followers pay shut consideration to Jorelyn Carabali, who is ready to make her league debut in Boston. Argentina’s roster options a mixture of seasoned players, together with Florencia Bonsegundo and Aldana Cometti, with youthful abilities, together with 19-year-old Mili Martin, additionally in the fold.
Who are the rivals?
The top-ranked USWNT are returning to SheBelieves keen to reclaim their crown. The group options a formidable line-up with most players holding ample expertise on the worldwide stage — a reversal from the current U.S. rosters we’ve seen from Hayes. This roster options the most skilled line-up in over a yr.
Leicy Santos is one in all 4 Colombia players who play in NWSL. (Maria Lysaker/ Getty Images)
Colombia returns to the worldwide stage after a 2025 that noticed them practically win their first Copa America Femenina after a dramatic finale in opposition to Brazil. The group has lengthy been championed as a roster stuffed with rising stars, most notably Real Madrid’s Caicedo, however these stars are actually extra seasoned after having fun with some stability below head coach Ángelo Marsiglia. Colombia options 4 NWSL players: Daniela Arias at San Diego Wave; Jorelyn Carabalí at Boston Legacy; Valerin Loboa at Portland Thorns; and Leicy Santos at Washington Spirit. The group closes out the competitors in opposition to the U.S. on March 7 in Harrison.
Argentina is technically the weakest of the 4 groups, however to doubt the South American facet can be a mistake. They have the potential to shock. They held their very own in opposition to Colombia throughout final yr’s Copa América semifinal, dropping on penalty kicks. The group continues to be creating, with promising younger players of their participant pool. However, the group is with out a few of its typical stars, together with scoring menace Yamila Rodriguez and 19-year-old Kishi Núñez, who has shone with Argentina on the U-20 and senior levels.
Canada returns to SheBelieves below head coach Casey Stoney with a roster half made up of NWSL players. This marks their fourth look in the competitors, and their mid-week match in opposition to the U.S. guarantees to be one stuffed with drama. The Canadian-U.S. rivalry dates again to 1986, when the Canadian nationwide group was based, with the final time Canada beat the U.S. on American soil being Nov. 11, 2000. The group includes a wholesome mixture of veteran players and rising stars, together with a first-time call-up for Bay FC’s Brooklyn Courtnall.
Jameese Joseph is one in all the younger players wanting to show herself worthy of a long-term spot of Emma Hayes’ U.S. roster. (Robin Alam / Getty Images)
What does this camp imply for the USWNT?
This yr’s SheBelieves Cup has the potential to be a pivotal second for Hayes and her U.S. senior facet. The roster options a mixture of players in mid-season and preseason kind and marks the on-field reunion of the Thompson sisters.
There are some notable absences price mentioning, together with U.S. regulars Cat Macario and Tierna Davidson. Both are working their manner again from damage. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are additionally working their manner again after their pregnancies. Their absences mark key openings for players keen to show themselves in a aggressive setting in opposition to robust opponents. Think Joseph and Jackson, whose profitable showings in January camp earned them a second consecutive call-up to the nationwide group.
Many of those players haven’t performed collectively on the worldwide stage for the U.S. in a while, and it will likely be thrilling to see how they reconnect on the pitch. Hayes pays shut consideration to see what works and what doesn’t, however with a roster like this one, it’s clear that the U.S. is in SheBelieves to win it.
