{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/69e6797723929c3a2a3251be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"USWNT 2027 World Cup roster predictions 3.0","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1776712238230-1806bfe0-0f0a-4069-a152-0e5cccfcdb94.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Another<strong> U.S. women’s national team</strong> window is in the books. Which means there are now just five FIFA international breaks remaining until <strong>Emma Hayes</strong> will name her USA squad for the <strong>2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>So, fresh off the <strong>USWNT’s three friendlies against Japan</strong>, the <strong>Full Time podcast </strong>gives their latest predictions on who is trending in and out of the roster. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host Jillian Sakovits</strong> is joined by <strong><em>The Athletic’s</em></strong> <strong>Tamerra Griffin</strong> and <strong>Melanie Anzidei </strong>to analyze their 23-payer predictions. Who is leading the goalkeeper rankings? How much does Hayes value versatility in defense? What is the best midfield combination right now? Does there need to be more goal scorers in the forward core?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLUS: </strong>The first round of <strong>Concacaf World Cup qualifying</strong> concluded during this FIFA window, and the last remaining eight nations now know their fates for November’s elimination tournament, including who the USWNT’s opponent will be.</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin</p><p>EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207116/2026/04/18/uswnt-2027-world-cup-roster-wilson-davidson-hayes-dickey/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USWNT 2027 World Cup roster predictions 3.0: Wilson and Davidson return, a possible goalkeeper shift?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7206841/2026/04/18/uswnt-beats-japan-friendly-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USWNT beats Japan 3-0, displaying dominance after Tuesday’s loss</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7198294/2026/04/15/uswnt-emma-hayes-japan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Emma Hayes’ tricky balancing act as USWNT strive for that ‘secret sauce’</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7193856/2026/04/14/uswnt-defender-gisele-thompson-alyssa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USWNT defender Gisele Thompson is finding her way alongside sister Alyssa</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube channel: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@theathleticfulltime\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}