“I’m pretty certain there won’t be as much experimenting in the next camp, but there will be in January.” Emma Hayes made these comments earlier this month regarding her intentions for the upcoming friendly camp. However, it appears that was not entirely truthful, as she has now made a stunning decision to exclude all of Triple Espresso from the squad, which includes Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. Unsurprisingly, fans’ reactions have been mixed following this shocking move.

Since their performance at the Olympics, Triple Espresso has gained immense popularity among USWNT supporters. Nonetheless, the trio will miss the matches against England at Wembley and the Netherlands due to what is being described as “nagging injuries.”

Following this roster announcement came an outpouring of uncertainty and criticism from fans on social media platforms. Many expressed astonishment at not including any players from Triple Espresso in these critical games. Yet one user named Adam remains optimistic about how the team can perform without them.

With Triple Espresso absent, those expected to lead offensive efforts include Yazmeen Ryan, Emma Sears, Ally Sentnor, Jaedyn Shaw, Alyssa Thompson, and Lynn Williams. Nevertheless, many fans are skeptical about whether these players can pose a significant threat on goal as one supporter lamented, “Who is going to score the goals ugh.”

Another fan voiced doubts about their attacking capabilities and firmly believes that USWNT might struggle to find goals against England and the Netherlands.

In addition to missing Triple Espresso, another topic sparking considerable debate revolves around uncapped players. This time around Emma Hayes has opted to include two uncapped newcomers: Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Ally Sentnor—a move that seems well-received among fans.

One fan jokingly even speculated that this could mark Utah forward Ally Sentnor’s ascent toward ‘world domination.’

However, amid these positive developments lies more frustration regarding one player who did not receive her first USWNT call-up. And that player is none other than Gotham FC’s Ella Stevens. Many believe it was her opportunity for a long-overdue first selection. Unfortunately for them—it wasn’t meant to be this time.

It is clear this roster announcement has generated considerable debate online. Now all we can do is wait and observe whether Emma Hayes’ and USWNT can maintain their unbeaten streak with such unexpected line-up changes. However, before that happens, let’s explore what the ex-Chelsea boss has been emphasizing to her players in preparation for the match against England.

Emma Hayes’ demands from USWNT players

There is no need to elaborate on how significant the Wembley encounter is for Emma Hayes. She has clearly stated her singular objective: to secure a victory. To achieve this goal, Hayes has focused her team on one vital aspect —“the finishing phase part, the decision-making, and execution in the last part of the pitch.”

She specifically wants to witness “intent” in attack from her players. And she has made it clear that this will be a key area she observes closely. With the main attacking options absent, it will be intriguing to see if these expectations are met during their clash with England.