This past weekend, the U.S. women's national team made it a perfect two wins from two matches against Iceland during the October FIFA window.
While most nations only play two matches per international break, the USA has managed to cram a third friendly, against Argentina, into the window.
Head coach Emma Hayes preached that there would be plenty of experimentation and new faces during these games. She called up 26 players, increased from the normal 23, and has so far handed out four international debuts.
We could see more debuts at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday night. Amanda Haught, Eva Gaetino and Alyssa Malonson are three names to watch in that department.
Hayes made seven changes to her starting XI between the first 3-1 win over Iceland and the second victory by the same scoreline. We have seen six different goalscorers over the window so far too.
Ranked 13th in the world, Iceland was a stiff test. Especially defensively, the USA struggled to create clear-cut chances for large portions of both matches. It is unlikely Argentina will offer the same level of challenge.
The South Americans are currently ranked 33 in the world and are coming into this friendly having not faced top tier opponents since the W Gold Cup in March 2024. In that very tournament, the USA took care of Argentina 4-0.
The USA has won all six of its previous meetings with Argentina. The North Americans have also gone 28 matches unbeaten against South American opposition, a streak dating back to a 3-2 defeat to Brazil in 2014.
