Hayes' commitment to the trial period is steadfast, to the point that 25 different players have earned their first cap since she started the job in June 2024, outdoing herself on Wednesday by piecing together the least experienced USWNT lineup in 25 years with an average of 17.

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The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first game of the international window on Thursday in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was Portugal's first victory over the U.S. and just the third loss for the national team under coach Emma Hayes.