The U.S. women's national team currently personify a transition period as head coach Emma Hayes introduces a young group of players to the fold, hoping to give each of them as many opportunities to impress – and collecting as much information for the coaching staff – on the long road to the 2027 Women's World Cup. Every spot on the roster and in the lineup is up for grabs at this stage of the USWNT's World Cup preparations, but in no position is that more true than in goal.

Hayes is working with an inexperienced group of players during the October international break, which concludes with Wednesday's friendly against New Zealand, many of whom will eventually have to compete with the previous starters in their positions before the coaching staff makes their selections. The head coach is es

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