# Spain and USA squad selections for October friendlies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-womens-national-football-team-squad-selection
> Updated: 2026-10-02T06:02:29.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

Spain women's national football team head coach Sonia Bermúdez is beginning a new project with the senior team as they prepare for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Following the official release of the squad for upcoming friendlies against the United States, the Spanish roster includes players such as Oihane Hernández and Ainhoa Marín. However, the team faces significant absences due to injury, including key players Aitana Bonmatí, Olga Carmona, and Jana Fernández. Additionally, FC Barcelona attacker Vicky López has been ruled out of the squad for both matches due to physical issues. In her place, Bermúdez has called up Juventus forward Alba Redondo, who is expected to join the 24-player squad in Las Rozas on October 5.

In response, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has also announced its squad for the October series. The Olympic champions will face the world’s top-ranked team on October 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. will honor retired defender Crystal Dunn, and on October 13 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Notable returns to the USWNT squad include veteran forward Mallory Swanson, following maternity leave, and Ashley Sanchez, returning after a two-year absence. Other call-ups include Washington Spirit players Trinity Rodman and Tara Rudd. Coach Emma Hayes described the matches as a “critical test against elite competition” as the U.S. prepares for 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The goalkeeper position remains a focus, with Claudia Dickey among those competing for the starting role.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Spain women's football team to face USA in October friendlies

Spain's women's football team will play two friendlies against the USA in Washington and Chester this October, with Alba Redondo replacing the injured Vicky López in the squad.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-womens-football-team-to-face-usa-in-october-friendlies

### 2026-09-29: USWNT announces squad for October friendlies against Spain

The USWNT has called up players including Mallory Swanson, Ashley Sanchez, and Trinity Rodman for two October friendlies against Spain in Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uswnt-announces-squad-for-october-friendlies-against-spain

### 2026-09-28: Spain women's football team announces squad for USA friendlies

Spain's women's national football team has announced its squad for October friendlies against the USA, serving as preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-womens-football-team-announces-squad-for-usa-friendlies

### 2026-09-25: Spain women's coach Sonia Bermúdez to announce squad for USA friendlies

Spain women's coach Sonia Bermúdez will announce her first squad on September 29 for two friendly matches against the United States in October, marking the start of preparations for the 2027 World Cup.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-womens-coach-sonia-bermdez-to-announce-squad-for-usa-friendlies

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