Forwards Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario return to the USWNT after extended absences due to major knee injuries. They are eligible for selection at the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, where the USWNT will face Japan on April 6 and either Canada or Brazil on April 9. Additionally, 16-year-old Lily Yohannes and 21-year-old Eva Gaetino, both with impressive recent performances, have received their first call-ups to the national team. The rest of the roster includes players who participated in the recent Concacaf W Gold Cup, which the U.S. won by narrowly defeating Brazil in the final on March 10.

By the Numbers
  • Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT after being absent for a year due to a knee injury.
  • Catarina Macario is set to make her comeback to the USWNT after a two-year absence following a major knee injury.
  • 16-year-old Lily Yohannes and 21-year-old Eva Gaetino have received their first call-ups to the national team.
State of Play
  • Swanson and Macario are set to join the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves Cup.
  • New additions to the roster include 16-year-old Lily Yohannes and 21-year-old Eva Gaetino, both showing promise with their recent performances.
  • The U.S. won the recent Concacaf W Gold Cup, narrowly defeating Brazil in the final on March 10.
Bottom Line

Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario's return, along with the inclusion of new talents, adds depth and excitement to the USWNT roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, following their recent victory in the Concacaf W Gold Cup.