Sophia Wilson back on USWNT roster for friendlies

Field Level Media|published: Wed 1st April, 12:42 2026

Mar 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Wilson (9) brings the ball downfield during the second half against San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson is set to return to the U.S. Women's National Team roster for the first time since giving birth to her daughter.

Wilson, 25, and her husband, NFL wide receiver Michael Wilson, became parents in September 2025. She last appeared for the USWNT in October 2024.

The 26-player American roster was announced Wednesday for three friendlies this month against Japan, currently ranked fifth in the FIFA world rankings (the U.S. is ranked No. 2 behind Spain).

Wilson has scored 24 goals in 58 caps with the USWNT, winning the SheBelieves Cup three times and earning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Also returning to the roster are Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson and Kansas City Current winger Michelle Cooper. Both are coming back from injuries.

The USWNT will play Japan in San Jose, Calif., on April 11; in Seattle on April 14; and in Commerce City, Colo., on April 17.

The full USWNT roster for April (with professional teams, international caps and goals):

Goalkeepers (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash, 10), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 8), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG; 6)

Defenders (9): Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC; 67/3), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 74/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG; 52/2), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 10/1), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 7/0), Emily Sams (Angel City FC: 9/1), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 115/2), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 7/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 4/0)

Midfielders (7): Sam Coffey (Manchester City, ENG; 44/5), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 173/39), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 15/1), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 118/27), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 15/5), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 34/10), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 16/1)

Forwards (7): Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 10/1), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 4/1), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 52/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 17/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 18/7), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 29/4), Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns FC; 58/24)

--Field Level Media

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