Match Preview: USWNT vs. Canada in Allstate Continental Clásico

The U.S. Women’s National Team is back in action for the final time this summer, taking on Canada in the Allstate Continental Clásico on July 2.

The USWNT is fresh off its 600th win after beating the Republic of Ireland 4-0 in back-to-back matches. This matchup against a Concacaf rival will pose a stronger test for a young U.S. side.

Wednesday’s match kicks off from Audi Field in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tickets are still available here.

What is the Allstate Continental Clásico?

The Allstate Continental Clásico is an annual event featuring elite teams across the Americas. This year, the No. 1-ranked USA faces No. 8 Canada.

The first Continental Clásico was held in 2023, where the USMNT played Mexico in a 1-1 draw. In 2024, the Men’s National Team drew 1-1 with a top South American team, Brazil.

This will be the first time the USWNT has competed in the yearly match. The USA is coming off back-to-back 4-0 international friendly wins against Ireland. The USWNT is 53-4-9 against Canada in 66 total matchups. They faced off twice last year in the SheBelieves Cup Final and Concacaf Gold Cup Semifinal — the United States won both tightly-contested matches in penalty shootouts.

USWNT Detailed Roster by Position (Club; Caps/Goals)

GOALKEEPERS (3): Angelina Anderson (Angel City FC; 0), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 1), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 4)

DEFENDERS (8): Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 2/0), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG; 47/2), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 1/0), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit; 7/0), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 5/1), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current; 1/1), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 5/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 109/2)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit; 5/0), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 37/3), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 5/0), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 112/25), Sam Meza (Seattle Reign FC; 1/0), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 9/2)

FORWARDS (6): Lynn Biyendolo (Seattle Reign FC; 82/25), Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current; 6/1), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash; 11/1), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville; 7/1), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals; 10/4), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC; 19/3)

Injury Update

Defenders Gisele Thompson and Kerry Abello sustained hamstring injuries and left the National Team camp, the team announced June 29.

Thompson subbed on in the first match against Ireland, while Abello remained on the bench. They were not replaced on the initial 25-player training camp roster.

Both players earned their first caps in 2025 and play for NWSL teams. Thompson, 19, is a starting right back on Angel City FC. Meanwhile, Abello, 25, has been an important part of second-ranked Orlando Pride as a left back.

Canada Detailed Roster by Position (Club)

Goalkeepers (3): Sabrina D’Angelo (Aston Villa WFC), Lysianne Proulx (Juventus FC), Kailen Sheridan (San Diego Wave FC)

Defenders (7): Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit), Zara Chavoshi (Orlando Pride), Vanessa Gilles (FC Bayern Munich), Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea FC), Marie Levasseur (Montpellier HSC), Jade Rose (Manchester City W.F.C.), Shelina Zadorsky (West Ham United FC)

Midfielders (6): Marie-Yasmine Alidou (Portland Thorns FC), Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns FC), Simi Awujo (Manchester United FC), Kayla Briggs (Michigan State University), Julia Grosso (Chicago Red Stars), Emma Regan (AFC Toronto)

Forwards (7): Annabelle Chukwu (University of Notre Dame), Jordyn Huitema (Seattle Reign FC), Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave FC), Nichelle Prince (Kansas City Current), Janine Sonis (Racing Louisville FC), Evelyne Viens (AS Roma), Holly Ward (Vancouver Rise FC)