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USWNT Brings Olympic Scorers Back for Brazil Friendlies

6/4/2026

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Summary

USWNT Reunites

The U.S. women’s national team welcomed Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson back to camp for Brazil friendlies on June 6 and June 9, 2026.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics the trio—Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson—scored 10 of 12 goals, with Mallory Swanson netting the winning goal.
Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson returned after giving birth to daughters Josie in November 2025 and Gigi last September, respectively.

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Hayes Preps Qualifiers

Hayes said the June friendlies are a rehearsal for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.
The friendlies are in São Paulo and Fortaleza, both 2027 Women’s World Cup venues.
Brazil, ranked sixth, beat the United States 2-1 in April 2025 with a 95th-minute goal, ending an eight-of-nine winning streak.
Hayes warned that away fixtures leave little margin for error and that controlling possession and blunting Brazil’s set-piece threats are essential.

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Wilson Returns

Wilson returned in April for a three-game series against Japan, marking her first cap since her daughter Gigi was born in August 2025.
Swanson came back after October 2024, balancing motherhood with playing for Chicago Stars FC.
The forwards’ “Triple Espresso” nickname and their video-call reunion highlighted their off-field chemistry.
At the Chile match in Santa Barbara, Rodman performed his “Sexy Dexy” celebration while coach Emma Hayes watched.

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Hayes Preps Friendlies

The U.S. women's team will face a South American side in June friendlies, marking its first meeting since the 2024 Olympic final.
Coach Emma Hayes shares seven-minute tactical videos via Huddle with absent players and holds a pre-team briefing for returnees before day-one squad meeting.
Trinity Rodman has resumed regular starts as Hayes limits her early duties while the squad travels to Fortaleza and São Paulo before the October window.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted and won the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, drawing a record 90,185 spectators at the Rose Bowl and sparking a surge that led to the Women’s United Soccer Association. Decades later, the U.S. squad for the June 2026 Brazil friendlies features veteran Mallory Swanson alongside rising stars Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson, echoing that historic blend.

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USWNT Reunites

The U.S. women’s national team welcomed Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson back to camp for Brazil friendlies on June 6 and June 9, 2026.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics the trio—Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson—scored 10 of 12 goals, with Mallory Swanson netting the winning goal.
Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson returned after giving birth to daughters Josie in November 2025 and Gigi last September, respectively.

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