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“Triple Espresso” returns: Swanson, Wilson and Rodman reunite for USWNT friendlies against Brazil
For the first time since August 2024, the “Triple Espresso” frontline is back on a US women’s national team roster.
TL;DR
- The "Triple Espresso" frontline (Mallory Swanson, Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman) is back on the USWNT roster for the first time since August 2024.
- The trio will reunite for friendlies against Brazil next month, having last played together during the 2024 Paris Olympics where they scored 10 goals.
- Injuries and pregnancy layoffs had kept Swanson and Wilson sidelined for 2025, while Rodman managed her own injuries.
- Coach Emma Hayes expressed excitement about their reunion and the need to reintegrate them into the team's tactical developments.
- New attacking talents like Ally Sentnor and Emma Sears have emerged in the team's absence.
- The roster also includes returning players like Croix Bethune, Riley Jackson, and Tara Rudd, and goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn.
- Notable absences include Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey due to injuries.
- The USWNT will play Brazil on June 6 in São Paulo and June 9 in Fortaleza, as preparation for the Women's World Cup qualifiers in November.
- Mallory Swanson last played for the national team in October 2024 and recently returned to club play.
- Sophia Wilson returned to the Portland Thorns in April and played in the USWNT's recent friendlies against Japan.