The U.S. women’s national team kicks off their first game of 2025 against Colombia in the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup on Thursday. Historically, the USWNT has been dominant, with a record of 13-0 against Colombia, and will play this match at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
Viewing Information
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Place: Shell Energy Stadium - Houston
TV: Universo and TBS | Live stream: Fubo
Odds:
- USWNT: -370
- Draw: +475
- Colombia: +600
Storylines
USWNT:
Coming off a stellar year where they achieved an 18-4-1 record, the USWNT is looking to maintain their unbeaten streak of 20 matches following a previous loss to Mexico in 2024. Manager Emma Hayes aims to expand the player pool while incorporating both Olympic participants and new talents into the SheBelieves Cup roster.
Colombia:
Head coach Angelo Marsiglia has assembled a familiar 23-player team, with key player Mayra Ramirez expected to pose a significant challenge for the U.S. defense. Notably, the USWNT will be missing prominent players for this matchup, possibly influencing their approach to the game.
Starting Lineup Projection
USWNT Starting XI: Jane Campbell, Emily Fox, Emily Sams, Emily Sonnett, Jenna Nighswonger, Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Jaedyn Shaw, Lynn Biyendolo, Catarina Macario, Yazmeen Ryan.
Prediction
It’s common for the initial game of a tournament to present challenges due to player rotations and adjustments. Pick: USA 2, Colombia 1
