At the start of 2024, the U.S. Women’s National Team had much to prove following its disappointing performance at the 2023 World Cup. Even coming off a rough year, the Americans answered the call and are back on top in women’s soccer after winning gold at the 2024 Olympics. Even with new coach Emma Hayes taking over just two months before the Olympics, the USWNT triumphed over some of the top teams in the world.
That success will surely set the stage for what should be an interesting 2025 for Hayes and the USWNT. There won’t be a major tournament like a World Cup or the Olympics. However, it will be a pivotal year in terms of preparing for the 2027 World Cup. After all, Hayes is still young in her tenure as USWNT coach, with a lot of work ahead and big aspirations for the future.
What does that mean for the USWNT in 2025? There will be no shortage of players to watch and key storylines to follow as Hayes continues to implement her style and the team starts to look ahead toward the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Let’s look at some of the games, players, questions, and storylines fans should be watching for the USWNT in 2025.
USWNT futures camp opens the year
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