Emma Hayes struck balance between USWNT celebration and evaluation, winning the October window

Center back Naomi Girma shined in Louisville as the USWNT secured their third win, with head coach Emma Hayes utilizing the international window for evaluation and development, including giving debuts to seven uncapped players and welcoming back Alyssa Thompson. Despite the celebratory nature of the Olympics victory tour, Hayes focused on maximizing rotation and roster depth to achieve her objectives. Looking ahead, the team will face higher-profile opponents in November and December, with an eye on continued evaluation and development, culminating in a Futures Camp in January to identify future talent for the USWNT.

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