Manager Emma Hayes quickly quelled any doubts on whether or not Rodman would play after a long time away from the national team. The head coach unveiled that Rodman will captain the team during their first match against Paraguay, a conversation she had with the winger as they mapped out training camps and evaluated her progress.

The U.S. women's national team will begin its 2026 schedule without captain Lindsey Heaps.

Croix Bethune picked the pocket of a Paraguay player deep in their end of the field and Emma Sears got in on the onslaught by scoring the USWNT's sixth and final goal vs. Paraguay.

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The Washington Spirit have acquired 18-year-old Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez from Club Olimpia for a $950,000 transfer fee, a source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.

Reilyn Turner was streaking down the field in stoppage time before half and found a spot behind the Paraguay defense, where Olivia Moultrie hit her on a perfect through-pass to open up the scoring for the USWNT.