Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster

Jeff Rueter Tue, 17 February 2026 at 4:03 pm UTC·4 min read Emma Hayes has struck a balance of experience and rising young talent in her squad for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The friendly competition will pit the US women against Argentina, Canada and Colombia in early March. This year marks the first time that teams can select 26 players for their SheBelieves squad, although each coach must determine 23 players who will be available for each game.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “The SheBelieves Cup is a fantastic tournament which gives us the opportunity to replicate the group stage of a FIFA tournament,” Hayes said in the federation’s press release. “Three quality games in quick...