The U.S. women’s national team will face two big tests in its final two matches before the Emma Hayes era begins.
Twila Kilgore will coach her final two games as an interim in the SheBelieves Cup, before returning to her previous assistant coach role under Hayes.
The USWNT will first face off against Japan in front of a huge crowd in Atlanta on Saturday, and will then face either Brazil or Canada on Tuesday in Columbus.
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Coming off a W Gold Cup title run that didn’t always see them at their best, the USWNT will look for an improved performance against seventh-ranked Japan on Saturday.
The USWNT will be able to welcome back two vital attackers, with Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario set to make their first national team appearances in one year and two years, respectively, following knee injuries.
Like the USWNT, Japan has qualified for the 2024 Olympics. The Nadeshiko have been drawn into a tough Group C alongside Spain, Brazil and Nigeria or South Africa.
The USWNT and Japan have met 39 times before, with the U.S. holding a 30W-1L-8D record. Most recently, the U.S. defeated Japan 1-0 in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
USWNT vs. Japan (SheBelieves Cup)
- When: Saturday, April 6
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: TNT, truTV, Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock (WATCH NOW)
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