USWNT to Play Japan Three Times in Seven Days: Here's How to Watch Each Game

The U.S. Women’s National Team will return to the pitch in April for a rapid-fire set of friendlies, facing Japan three times in seven days, U.S. Soccer announced. The series comes on the heels of the Americans’ SheBelieves Cup triumph in March and marks the first camp under new head coach Emma Hayes, who left Chelsea FC Women after 11 seasons to become the 10th full-time coach in program history.

FIFA’s second-ranked side will meet the fifth-ranked Japanese in three separate venues, with each match broadcast in English on TNT and truTV and streamed on HBO Max. Spanish-language coverage will air on NBC’s Universo and stream on Peacock.

Hayes has called in a 26-player roster that she intends to use across the condensed window, offering opportunities to evaluate talent ahead of this summer’s major tournaments. While U.S. Soccer has yet to release the specific dates, venues, and kickoff times, the federation confirmed all details will be published once logistical agreements are finalized.

The teams have a storied history, and the compressed schedule—though officially friendlies—promises to add another chapter to their rivalry.