USWNT vs. Australia: Key Starting XI Insights and Lineup Highlights You Need to Know

Match Overview: USWNT vs. Australia
Date: February 23, 2025
Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Broadcast: TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock
Kickoff: 3:07 p.m. MT

Starting Lineup Against Australia:
Mandy McGlynn, Emily Sams, Korbin Albert, Lynn Biyendolo, Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw, Tierna Davidson (Captain), Emma Sears, Gisele Thompson, Claire Hutton, Crystal Dunn

Available Substitutes:
Jane Campbell, Tara McKeown, Jenna Nighswonger, Ally Sentnor, Lindsey Heaps, Lily Yohannes, Emily Sonnett, Sam Coffey, Catarina Macario, Michelle Cooper, Yazmeen Ryan, Emily Fox

Key Facts About the Match:

• Crystal Dunn leads with 156 caps, followed by Lynn Biyendolo with 77 and Tierna Davidson with 66.
• Claire Hutton is making her debut, while Gisele Thompson also earns her first start.
• This match marks Davidson’s first time captaining the USWNT.
• The lineup features a total of 11 changes since the previous match against Colombia.
• It’s only the sixth time in USWNT history that all 11 starters have changed between games. This is historic, as it’s the first time this has happened in nearly 25 years.
• The last similar occurrence happened on January 7, 2000, in a different context.
• Notably, the Thompson sisters, Alyssa and Gisele, will start together for the fourth time in USWNT history.
• Mandy McGlynn is making her second start. She achieved a shutout in her first match against Argentina.
• Emily Sams and Jaedyn Shaw are also notable players to watch, with Shaw scoring in five consecutive matches at the start of her career.
• Tierna Davidson, the youngest player from the 2019 World Cup roster, starts for the 52nd time today, showcasing her leadership on the field.
• This match continues the USWNT’s ongoing preparation for major tournaments, building team chemistry and depth through varied lineups.