The U.S. women's national team and the SheBelieves Cup return in February, with the hosts welcoming the Czech Republic, Iceland and New Zealand for this year's tournament.
The 2022 edition of the round-robin competition will see games played in California and Texas, with the winner to be the team sat top of the standings after each nation has played each other.
It will be the first action of the year for all four sides - though the U.S. did have a training camp in January - and it begins on February 17.
USWNT 2022 SheBelieves Cup roster
The head coach justified this in his press conference announcing the squad, explaining that he wants to give opportunities to some of the younger players coming through - such as Sophia Smith and Ashley Sanchez - for this SheBelieves Cup camp.
Trinity Rodman was expected to be included after a standout season in the NWSL in 2021, but was only called up as a training player, with Andonovski emphasizing the desire to bring her into the team slowly.
However, on February 7, defender Abby Dahlkemper pulled out due to a back injury and Rodman was brought into the playing squad properly.
Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher.
Defenders: Alana Cook, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O'Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, Emily Sonnett.
Midfielders: Morgan Gautrat, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan.
Forwards: Ashley Hatch, Mallory Pugh, Margaret Purce, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams.
Player to watch: Sophia Smith
One of the most exciting young forwards in the world right now, Smith settled well into her first full senior season with the Portland Thorns last season, scoring seven goals in 22 games.
The U.S. will be heavy favourites for each of their games at the SheBelieves Cup, so will be expected to do plenty of attacking. Smith will be integral to that and could be one of the tournament's most dazzling players.
GettyCzech Republic 2022 SheBelieves Cup squad
Just five members of the Czech Republic squad that will travel to the United States do not play their club football in their home country.
Goalkeeper Barbora Votikova plays for Paris Saint-Germain; Katerina Svitkova is in England with West Ham; Klara Cahynova represents Sevilla in Spain; and both Kamila Dubcova and Andrea Staskova play their football in Italy, with Sassuolo and Juventus respectively.
Sparta Prague forward Lucie Martinkova is the most capped player in the team's history, having reached a century of appearances back in 2019.
Goalkeepers: Olivie Lukasova, Alexandra Vanickova, Barbora Votikova.
Defenders: Petra Bertholdova, Anna Dlaskova, Jitka Chlastakova, Lucie Jelinkova, Michaela Khyrova, Katerina Kotrcova, Simona Necidova, Gabriela Slajsova.
Midfielders: Klara Cahynova, Franny Cerna, Kamila Dubcova, Tereza Krejcirikova, Aneta Pochmanova, Antoine Starova, Katerina Svitkova, Tereza Szewieczkova.
Forwards: Klara Cvrckova, Lucie Martinkova, Miroslava Mrazova, Andrea Staskova.
Player to watch: Andrea Staskova
A rising star in the Czech Republic, Staskova was the top-scorer in Czech league in the 2018-19 season and Juventus didn't hesitate to sign her off the back of that.
With the Italian giants, she has made a seriously good impression, boasting an excellent scoring record despite not being the team's first choice striker. At 21 years old, she is only going to get better, too.
GettyIceland 2022 SheBelieves Cup squad
Iceland announced its roster for the tournament on February 4, with Thorsteinn Halldorsson's squad containing players from six different leagues. Eight of the 23-woman roster is based in Iceland, with the rest in England, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
The most familiar names to fans in the U.S. will be Dagny Brynjarsdottir, the West Ham midfielder who spent three years in the NWSL with the Portland Thorns, and Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir, who currently plays for the Orlando Pride.
Goalkeepers:Sandra Sigurdardottir, Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir, Telma Ivarsdottir.
Defenders: Hallbera Gudny Gisladottir, Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, Sif Atladottir, Elisa Vidarsdottir, Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir, Gudrun Arnardottir, Asta Eir Arnadottir, Natasha Anasi.
Midfielders: Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir, Agla María Albertsdottir, Alexandra Johannsdottir, Selma Sol Magnusdottir, Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir, Karitas Tomasdottir, Amanda Andradottir, Ida Marin Hermannsdottir.
Forwards: Berglind Bjorg Thorvaldsdottir, Svava Ros Gudmundsdottir, Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir.
Player to watch: Glodis Perla Viggosdottir
After five impressive years with 12-time Swedish champions FC Rosengard, Glodis Perla Viggosdottir joined Bayern Munich last summer and has settled well in central defense.
The 26-year-old has top level experience that will be particularly important when Iceland face the USWNT and she is a goal-scoring threat at set pieces too, having netted three times in the league already this season.
GettyNew Zealand 2022 SheBelieves Cup squad
Jitka Klimkova, appointed head coach of the New Zealand women's national team in September 2021, announced her squad for the SheBelieves Cup on February 7.
It includes Rebekah Stott, the popular and experienced defender who was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma early last year and has since undergone successful treatment. “She means so much to this team and we’re honoured to have her back,” Klimkova said.
Goalkeeper Lily Alfeld is the only uncapped player on the roster, which includes 17 of the 22 players that went to Tokyo last summer for the Olympic Games.
Goalkeepers: Lil Alfeld, Victoria Esson, Erin Nayler.
Defenders: Elizabeth Anton, CJ Bott, Katie Bowen, Claudia Bunge, Abby Erceg, Meikayla Moore, Rebekah Stott, Ali Riley, Ashleigh Ward.
Midfielders: Daisy Cleverley, Betsy Hassett, Ria Percival, Malia Steinmetz.
Forwards: Olivia Chance, Ava Collins, Jacqui Hand, Gabi Rennie, Emma Rolston, Paige Satchell, Hannah Wilkinson.
Player to watch: Abby Erceg
Defensive solidity will be key to a successful tournament for New Zealand and at the heart of that will be Abby Erceg.
With 144 caps to her name, the centre-back has tons of experience with her national team, while her club career has seen her recognized as one of the best defenders in the NWSL, winning individual accolades for her performances as well as being crowned a league champion on three occasions in the United States.
GettyWhen are the 2022 SheBelieves Cup fixtures?
| Date | Time | Match | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | 5pm PT / 8pm ET | Iceland vs New Zealand | TBC |
| Feb 17 | 8pm PT / 11pm ET | USWNT vs Czech Republic | TBC |
| Feb 20 | 12pm PT / 3pm ET | USWNT vs New Zealand | TBC |
| Feb 20 | 3pm PT / 6pm ET | Czech Republic vs Iceland | TBC |
| Feb 23 | 3pm PT / 6pm ET | New Zealand vs Czech Republic | TBC |
| Feb 23 | 6pm PT / 9pm ET | USWNT vs Iceland | TBC |