Emma Hayes has announced her first U.S. women's national team roster of 2026 and it looks a bit different from normal. So, what's the method behind this experimental January camp?
On this episode of Full Time, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei to break down the USWNT's January roster and dive into what we learned from Hayes's press conference on Thursday. What young players need to step up? Why is this window different for Trinity Rodman? What next for the absent Sam Coffey?
PLUS: After that, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce joins the show to talk about her debut season playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League, the return of the English Women's Super League from its winter break this upcoming weekend and her scientific approach to life and improving as a soccer player. Tullis-Joyce is one of several European-based USWNT players unable to join the January window, so she also opens up about how she stays in contact with Hayes and her teammates when she can't report to camp.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Phallon Tullis-Joyce
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Trinity Rodman returns to USWNT roster for January camp, four first-time call-ups included
Manchester City in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers signs new long-term contract
Former USMNT midfielder Chris Armas named Kansas City Current head coach
NWSL adds rule allowing stars to be paid $1m above cap despite players’ union opposition
NWSL can’t keep Trinity Rodman and its current salary cap. It’s up to the league to choose
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