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USWNT prepares for friendlies against Spain amidst defensive concerns

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:10 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

USWNT prepares for friendlies against Spain amidst defensive concerns
Summary

The USWNT is set to face Spain in two friendlies on October 10 and 13, 2026, which will gauge their defensive capabilities ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup. Coach Emma Hayes seeks answers about her team's defensive composition, with injuries impacting key players. Naomi Girma and Emily Sonnett will miss the matches, forcing Hayes to consider less experienced options. The team has allowed only 15 goals in their last 34 games but faces a tougher test against Spain, a reigning World Cup champion, as they look to solidify their roster before the World Cup.

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  • •USWNT faces Spain on October 10 and 13, 2026.
  • •Key defenders Naomi Girma and Emily Sonnett are unavailable due to injuries.
  • •USWNT has conceded 15 goals in 34 matches since Olympics.
  • •Emma Hayes is exploring defensive options among less experienced players.
  • •The friendlies serve as a significant test for the USWNT's back line.
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  • 10:10 PMCBS Sports — USWNT's friendlies with Spain a chance to ask unanswered questions about defense as World Cup approaches
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The USWNT will face Spain in a pair of friendlies that will likely serve as the stiffest test for either team on the road to next summer's Women's World Cup

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