Hayes' commitment to the trial period is steadfast, to the point that 25 different players have earned their first cap since she started the job in June 2024, outdoing herself on Wednesday by piecing together the least experienced USWNT lineup in 25 years with an average of 17.

The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first game of the international window on Thursday in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was Portugal's first victory over the U.S. and just the third loss for the national team under coach Emma Hayes.

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Four KC Current players are on the US Women’s National Team. The national team is playing at CPKC Stadium for the first time here in Kansas City.

The US Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Portugal at Subaru Park in Chester and fans were thrilled to see their soccer heroes, including Alex Morgan.