Both players still have a role to play for the USWNT if fit and firing, but it's worth questioning whether the best version of the team's central midfield includes either player right now. One of, if ...

The USWNT was second-best against an impressive Japan, who won the 2025 SheBelieves Cup after a 2-1 victory Thursday night.

1-1, and we may have a good one cooking here. Japan's ability to play quickly has given the USWNT fits so far, as there isn't an opportunity for the U.S. to engage its press. That leads to plenty ...

Both players still have a role to play for the USWNT if fit and firing, but it's worth questioning whether the best version of the team's central midfield includes either player right now.