Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson Make USWNT Comeback for Japan Friendlies
Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan
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Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return to the US women's national soccer team for a series of friendlies against Japan, marking their comebacks after significant absences. The matches will take place in April 2026, with Japan recently winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
- 01Sophia Wilson returns after maternity leave, last playing for the USWNT in October 2024.
- 02Tierna Davidson comes back after recovering from a torn ACL, having played in recent NWSL matches.
- 03The USWNT will face Japan, who recently won the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
- 04The first match is scheduled for April 11, 2026, in San Jose, California.
- 05Emma Hayes, the USWNT coach, emphasizes the positive impact of Wilson and Davidson on the team.
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Sophia Wilson (25), who last played for the US women's national team on October 27, 2024, returns to the squad for upcoming friendlies against Japan. Wilson, who announced her pregnancy in March 2025, recently resumed playing for the Portland Thorns after giving birth to her daughter Gianna in September 2025. Tierna Davidson, a defender for Gotham FC, also makes her comeback after a year-long recovery from a torn ACL. Both players are included in a 23-player roster announced by coach Emma Hayes. The USWNT faces a formidable opponent in Japan, who dominated the AFC Women's Asian Cup earlier this year, scoring 29 goals and conceding only one. The first match is set for April 11, 2026, in San Jose, California, followed by games in Seattle and suburban Denver on April 14 and April 17, respectively.
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