USWNT vs. Japan – 2025 SheBelieves Cup
Date: February 26, 2025
Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Watch on: TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock
Radio: Westwood One Sports
Kickoff: 7:37 p.m. PT
Starting Lineup Against Japan:
- Jane Campbell
- Tara McKeown
- Ally Sentnor
- Lindsey Heaps (Captain)
- Lily Yohannes
- Emily Sonnett
- Sam Coffey
- Crystal Dunn
- Catarina Macario
- Yazmeen Ryan
- Emily Fox
Substitutes:
- Mandy McGlynn
- Emily Sams
- Korbin Albert
- Jenna Nighswonger
- Lynn Biyendolo
- Alyssa Thompson
- Jaedyn Shaw
- Tierna Davidson
- Emma Sears
- Gisele Thompson
- Claire Hutton
- Michelle Cooper
Key Points to Note:
- In this match against Japan, Lindsey Heaps will earn her 163rd cap, making her one of the most experienced players on the team.
- This game sees a lot of changes to the lineup compared to the last match against Australia, with ten new players stepping in.
- Jane Campbell will make her 10th appearance for the national team, marking an important milestone in her career.
- Ally Sentnor, recognized as the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, is making her second start after scoring in her debut against Colombia.
- Catarina Macario will be playing in her hometown, San Diego, for the first time with the USWNT. She scored her first goal with the team in over two years in the last match against Colombia.
- Lily Yohannes, at just 17 years old, is one of the youngest players in this lineup, building on her experience from previous games.
- Crystal Dunn continues to make her mark with her 157th cap, adding depth and experience to the defense.
This match promises to be an exciting display of talent and determination as the USWNT faces off against Japan, spotlighting both seasoned veterans and young stars eager to make their mark on the field.