The United States women’s national team will face New Zealand in the southern hemisphere for the first time in its program history on Tuesday night. New Zealand are co-hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the USWNT have been in the country for their annual January camp and will conclude the six-day training schedule with a two-game series. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski named a 24-player roster ahead of the matches. The pair of friendlies may be another opportunity for any players on the bubble with the World Cup now just six months away.
NWSL MVP Sophia Smith (foot) and long-time veteran Megan Rapinoe (ankle) are unavailable for the match, recovering from minor injuries. Forward Lynn Williams and defender Emily Sonnett mark their return to the national team after missing significant time in 2022 with injuries. Despite the continued player rotation due, the USWNT have a favorable winning record against New Zealand and lead the overall series 17-1-1 in 19 games between the two sides.
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USA vs. New Zealand (10 p.m. ET, HBOMAX)
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