With several key figures sidelined, Coach Emma Hayes will test a relatively young squad for the first competition of the year.

Emma Hayes has revealed her first SheBelieves Cup roster as the USWNT looks to win their sixth straight title while targeting long-term development among her younger stars

Catarina Macario is returning to the U.S. women's national soccer team for the first time since last June for the SheBelieves Cup.

Catarina Macario makes her return in red, white and blue, while four uncapped players earn their spot on the international stage for the first time.

The SheBelieves Cup turns 10 this year. Emily Sonnett is the only player remaining on the roster who has played all 10 editions (she has won seven). On the other end of the spectrum, 10 USWNT players will be making their SheBelieves Cup debuts in 2025.

The SheBelieves Cup is a four-team, round-robin tournament that pits the USWNT against Australia, Colombia and Japan in a three-city tour. It begins on Feb. 20 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, moves to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 23 and concludes three days later in San Diego.

Midfielder Rose Lavelle wasn’t included because she is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery and defender Naomi Girma, recently acquired by Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for a record $1.1 million transfer fee, was not called up because of a calf injury.

A fresh chapter begins for the USWNT. Having secured a historic Paris Olympics win, the American ladies are now shifting their focus to upcoming ventures. While the long-term goals include the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics,