EXPECTED OWN GOALS: xOG Extra Time — The USWNT Roster is Primed to Take On Spain

American Soccer Analysis · Sep 30, 2026 · 32m

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Emma Hayes announced the latest roster for the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming friendlies against Spain. This may be the most consequential games of Emma Hayes's tenure barring the Olympics. Did she pick the right players? Are her philosophies on player selection and developmental environment the kind…