USWNT vs Japan: Starting Lineup Notes for April 11 in San Jose
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) is set to face Japan on April 11, 2026. This highly-anticipated match will take place at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, with kickoff scheduled for 2:37 PM PT.
Broadcast and Radio Information
Fans can watch the match on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. Spanish broadcasts will be available on Universo and Peacock. For radio listeners, Westwood One will cover the game in English.
USWNT Starting Lineup
The starting eleven for the USWNT has been announced, featuring notable players:
- 1. Claudia Dickey – Goalkeeper
- 2. Trinity Rodman
- 4. Naomi Girma
- 10. Lindsey Heaps – Captain
- 11. Sophia Wilson
- 16. Rose Lavelle
- 17. Sam Coffey
- 21. Alyssa Thompson
- 22. Gisele Thompson
- 23. Emily Fox
- 25. Kennedy Wesley
Substitutes
The available substitutes for the match include:
- 3. Avery Patterson
- 5. Lilly Reale
- 6. Emily Sams
- 7. Lily Yohannes
- 8. Jaedyn Shaw
- 9. Ally Sentnor
- 13. Olivia Moultrie
- 15. Claire Hutton
- 19. Emma Sears
- 20. Michelle Cooper
- 24. Phallon Tullis-Joyce
- 26. Jameese Joseph
Notable Player Insights
The starting lineup has an impressive average of 56.3 caps. Furthermore, eight players have prior FIFA Women’s World Cup or Olympic experience. These players include Heaps, Lavelle, Fox, Girma, Rodman, Wilson, Coffey, and Thompson.
Player Highlights
- Lindsey Heaps: Captaining the team with 174 caps and 134 starts.
- Rose Lavelle: Achieving her 119th cap and 100th start, placing her among the fastest players to reach this milestone.
- Sophia Wilson: Back on the field after maternity leave, returning with hopes of scoring as the 18th mother to play for the USWNT.
- Trinity Rodman: Continuing her ascent with 53 caps and a strong performance since earning her 50th cap.
- Gisele and Alyssa Thompson: Making history as the first pair of sisters to start together in this match, marking the fourth time they have achieved this feat.
Match Context
With a blend of leadership and youthful talent, the USWNT is aiming for a significant victory against Japan. This matchup not only highlights individual players’ journeys but also showcases the deep camaraderie within the team. Fans eagerly await this exciting contest, set against the backdrop of support from home fans in San Jose.
