USWNT Names Lineup Against Spain in Washington

The United States women’s national team announced its starting lineup for the match against Spain on Oct. 10, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., with coach Emma Hayes selecting a squad featuring experienced internationals and emerging players.

According to U.S. Soccer, the match begins at 2:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TBS, HBO Max, Universo and Peacock, with the game serving as a major evaluation opportunity before upcoming Concacaf W Championship preparations.

The starting XI includes Claudia Dickey in goal, with Trinity Rodman, Avery Patterson, Lily Yohannes, Lindsey Heaps, Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, Alyssa Thompson, Emily Fox and Kennedy Wesley completing the lineup, according to U.S. Soccer.

U.S. Soccer reported that the lineup averages 59.3 caps per player entering the match. Seven starters have FIFA Women’s World Cup and/or Olympic experience: Heaps, Fox, Lavelle, Davidson, Rodman, Thompson and Wilson.

The match also marks a significant meeting between two leading teams in women’s soccer. According to U.S. Soccer, the USA and Spain have faced each other only four times because Spain’s rise to the top of the sport is relatively recent.

The United States won the first three meetings, including a 1-0 victory in Alicante in 2019, a 2-1 win in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 in Reims, France, and a 1-0 result at the 2020 SheBelieves Cup in Harrison, New Jersey.

Spain secured its first victory over the United States in 2022 with a 2-0 win in Pamplona, according to U.S. Soccer. Spain later won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, reaching the top of the women’s international game.

Rose Lavelle reached 123 caps in the match, tying Julie Ertz for 34th most appearances in USWNT history, according to U.S. Soccer. Lindsey Heaps earned her 179th cap, her 139th start and her 46th match as captain.

The backline combination of Emily Fox, Tierna Davidson, Kennedy Wesley and Avery Patterson started together for the first time, with Dickey behind them. U.S. Soccer noted that Dickey entered the match with eight shutouts and 11 wins across her first 11 USWNT appearances.

U.S. Soccer reported that Sophia Wilson returned after giving birth to her daughter and became the 18th mother to play for the USWNT. She entered with 64 caps and 45 starts.

Other milestones included Alyssa Thompson earning her 33rd cap, Lily Yohannes reaching her 21st cap at age 18, and Wesley earning her eighth cap. Mallory Swanson was listed among the available substitutes after returning to the national team setup following an extended absence.