U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes had only 75 days to build toward an Olympic gold medal. It would typically be considered an impossible task for some, but Hayes and the USWNT achieved what many thought they couldn't.

Naomi Girma's world-record move to Chelsea and Jenna Nighswonger's move to Arsenal alarmed some fans. But Hayes sees it as players doing what they want, and the SheBelieves Cup roster reflects that.

Emma Hayes has said her aims for the United States women's national team (USWNT) go beyond just winning and spoke of wanting to build a program that "sets the bar for the global game."

The SheBelieves Cup is a four-team, round-robin tournament that pits the USWNT against Australia, Colombia and Japan in a three-city tour. It begins on Feb. 20 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, moves to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 23 and concludes three days later in San Diego.

Catarina Macario makes her return in red, white and blue, while four uncapped players earn their spot on the international stage for the first time.

A fresh chapter begins for the USWNT. Having secured a historic Paris Olympics win, the American ladies are now shifting their focus to upcoming ventures. While the long-term goals include the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics,