Claire Hutton Joins USWNT Roster for April Friendlies Against Japan
U.S. Soccer announced on April 1, 2026 that Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton has been added to the USWNT roster for the April international window. The call-up covers a three-game friendly series against Japan. The matches are in San Jose, Seattle and Commerce City, Colo.
Schedule and broadcast details
The series opens April 11 at PayPal Park in San Jose. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. PT. The match airs on TNT, truTV and HBO Max in English, and on Universo and Peacock in Spanish.
Game two is April 14 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is 7 p.m. PT with the same TV platforms. The final game is April 17 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff is 6 p.m. PT and broadcast details mirror the previous contests.
All three matches will also be available in English on Westwood One radio.
Event partners and related programming
The San Jose match will be presented by The Home Depot. The Seattle game is presented by Allstate. Seattle’s match takes place alongside the 2026 SheBelieves Summit.
Bay FC CEO Stacy Johns is scheduled to appear at the SheBelieves Summit. Filmogaz.com will carry coverage and updates around the fixtures.
Hutton’s season and national team form
This marks Hutton’s third selection to the U.S. senior squad in 2026. She joined the team for friendlies against Paraguay and Chile in January. She also featured at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup in February and March.
Hutton has four caps in 2026, including two starts. She captained the team at age 20 on January 24, becoming the youngest-ever U.S. captain.
On March 26, Hutton signed a new five-year contract with Bay FC, extending through the 2030 NWSL season. She has started the season strongly.
Club form and statistics
Hutton ranks among NWSL leaders in tackles won (9), duels won (27) and interceptions (8). Bay FC opened the season with two wins in three matches. The club returns to PayPal Park April 5 to host the Washington Spirit.
Community promotions and club notes
Bay FC will stage a Hello Kitty Match on April 5. A limited Hello Kitty ticket bundle is available at BayFC.com/tickets. Kickoff is 2 p.m. PT, and the game will air on ESPN2. Visa is the club’s preferred payment method for tickets.
Context heading into the series
The April series arrives weeks after both nations claimed trophies. Japan won the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on March 21 in Sydney. That victory secured Japan’s continental crown and a 2027 Women’s World Cup berth.
The United States captured the SheBelieves Cup during the prior international window. The U.S. beat Argentina, Canada and Colombia to win the tournament.
USWNT roster by position (Club; Caps/Goals)
| Position | Player (Club) | Caps/Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Jane Campbell (Houston Dash) | 10 |
| Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC) | 8 | |
| Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG) | 6 | |
| Defenders | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Filmogaz.com will provide previews, lineups and postmatch coverage. Fans can expect further updates as kickoffs approach.
