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The Guardian - US
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Jeff Rueter

Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan

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Sophia Wilson warming up before a Portland Thorns FC match at Providence Park
Sophia Wilson has recently returned to the field after pregnancy and maternity leave. Photograph: Al Sermeno/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Sophia Wilson will make her long-awaited return to the US women’s national team next week, as part of a 23-player roster named by Emma Hayes for a trio of friendlies against Japan.

Wilson last appeared for the US on 27 October 2024, entering as a sub against Iceland in a friendly. She announced her pregnancy in March 2025 and did not appear for the US or club team Portland Thorns that year. Her daughter Gianna was born in September 2025. The 25-year-old Wilson made her return from maternity leave for the Thorns last month and started her first game last weekend in a win over the Kansas City Current.

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