SheBelieves Cup 2024: Who are the players to watch?
These highly ranked countries will feature some of the best players in the world when the tournament returns to our screens this week.
USWNT welcomes back highly rated forward player Catalina Macario After watching a long game from the sidelines with his fellow attackers. sophia smith and promising Jadyn ShawHe was also a standout player in the recent CONCACAF W Gold Cup and is also on the team.
One of the players talked about as being called up is a 16-year-old. lily johannesHe became the youngest player to be called up to the U.S. national team since Smith in 2017. The history-making teenager is currently playing for Dutch club Ajax and is sure to impress in either of the USWNT's next two games if called up.
At the back they have built a solid defensive partnership. Naomi Girma and tiana davidson, both played key roles in the Gold Cup victory. The pair could pair up again, especially for this summer's Olympics.
Manchester United midfielder's return for Japan Hinata Miyazawa It could be important for them as they look to fill the void they left behind. Jun Endo, suffered a season-ending knee injury in February. Bringing her back into the fold will help strengthen their options.
fellow midfielder Yui Hasegawa She has quickly established herself as one of the best midfielders in the Women's Super League, playing for Manchester City and West Ham. Riko Ueki People who have found their true selves this season.
There is also a call-up for 19-year-olds. Maika Hamanoregarded as one of the best young talents in the game, the teenager is looking to make his mark on the national team.