On February 25, 2026, Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson was named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, stepping in for Washington Spirit’s Kate Wiesner, who withdrew due to a minor calf injury sustained during NWSL preseason training. Patterson had been part of the January training camp in Southern California before missing time due to illness but has since fully recovered and arrived at the national team camp in Nashville.
Avery Patterson’s Experience and Contributions
Patterson has earned nine caps with the USWNT and scored her first international goal with a header against the Republic of Ireland on June 26, 2025, in Commerce City, Colorado. Her inclusion adds depth to the defensive line alongside teammates such as Jordyn Bugg and Emily Sonnett, rounding out a strong backfield for the tournament.
Details of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup Schedule and Venues
The 2026 SheBelieves Cup will begin on March 1 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, where the United States will face Argentina at 4 p.m. CT (5 p.m. ET). On the same day, Canada will play Colombia at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET). The tournament then moves to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, where the U.S. takes on Canada on March 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET, while Colombia competes against Argentina at 3:30 p.m. ET. The final matches will be held at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on March 7, with the U.S. battling Colombia at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Canada facing Argentina earlier that day at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Broadcast and Radio Coverage for Fans
All U.S. matches during the tournament will be available on television networks including TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, with English and Spanish broadcasts aired on Universo and Peacock, as well as Telemundo for the final games. Fans can also listen to all U.S. games live on the radio in English via Westwood One and in Spanish on Futbol de Primera, ensuring broad accessibility for audiences nationwide.
Full U.S. Women’s National Team Roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup
Goalkeepers (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 7 caps), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 5 caps), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 4 caps)
Defenders (9): Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 6 caps), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 71 caps, 1 goal), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC; 50 caps, 2 goals), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 9 caps, 1 goal), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 6 caps), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit; 10 caps), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 113 caps, 2 goals), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 5 caps), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 3 caps)
Midfielders (8): Sam Coffey (Manchester City, ENG; 42 caps, 5 goals), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 170 caps, 38 goals), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 13 caps, 1 goal), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage; 1 cap), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 116 caps, 27 goals), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 13 caps, 5 goals), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 31 caps, 9 goals), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 13 caps, 1 goal)
Forwards (6): Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign FC; 2 caps), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 2 caps, 1 goal), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 49 caps, 13 goals), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 14 caps, 6 goals), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 15 caps, 6 goals), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 26 caps, 3 goals)
Significance of Patterson’s Inclusion and Tournament Outlook
Avery Patterson’s addition to the roster underscores the depth and resilience of the USWNT ahead of the SheBelieves Cup, a premier competition that tests the team against top international opponents including Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. This roster adjustment not only addresses challenges posed by injuries but also provides Patterson an opportunity to further establish herself in the national team setup as the squad prepares for future international tournaments. The SheBelieves Cup will offer critical playing time and experience, as the USWNT aims to reinforce its reputation as a powerhouse in women’s soccer.
