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Predicting USWNT lineup for friendly rematch with Spain – Could several changes turn the tide?

Following a 2-0 loss on Saturday, find out what lineup changes are likely when the USWNT faces Spain for the second time on Tuesday night.

By Bryan Zarpentine · The American Pitch

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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The American Pitch predicts multiple USWNT lineup changes for Tuesday's friendly rematch against Spain following a 2-0 loss.
Spain defeated the United States 2-0 in the opening friendly between the two sides on Saturday.
Writer Bryan Zarpentine projects starts for Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Lilly Reale, and Mallory Swanson in the rematch.

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Writer Bryan Zarpentine projects several lineup changes for Emma Hayes' USWNT ahead of Tuesday's friendly rematch against Spain following a 2-0 defeat on Saturday. The analysis anticipates Hayes using the fixture to test squad depth and evaluate talent against the reigning World Cup champions.

Zarpentine predicts starts for Phallon Tullis-Joyce in goal, Lilly Reale and Gisele Thompson at full-back, and Claire Hutton alongside Jaelin Howell in midfield. Mallory Swanson and Michelle Cooper are also tipped to join the attack alongside captain Lindsey Heaps.

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Predicting USWNT lineup for friendly rematch with Spain – Could several changes turn the tide?

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