The United States women’s national team selects Ashley Sanchez, Naomi Girma, and Sam Coffey for October friendlies against Spain, the defending Women’s World Cup champion. Sanchez, an attacking midfielder for the North Carolina Courage, returns after a prior cap in October 2024.
Emma Hayes’ squad also includes Girma and Coffey, both noted for their recent club performances in England. Girma is named despite an injury-related absence reported by one outlet, while the other source emphasizes their WSL standout form. Sanchez’ recall follows a high-scoring season in the NWSL, where she has set a league record for goals by an American player, reaching 20 goals in 26 matches. Sources also note that reaching one more goal would put her ahead of Temwa Chawinga’s overall NWSL scoring mark.
Across the two reports, the common focus is the same trio of players and the timing and opponent—friendlies versus Spain in October—while differences are primarily in the amount of detail provided about background and injury status.
