Happy Friday! The U.S. women’s national team returns to the field this week for matches against Brazil, while Manchester’s clubs clash during their mediocre seasons. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest as we head into a thrilling weekend ahead.

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📺 Footy fix

All times U.S./Eastern

• Friday, April 4
  🇪🇺 UWNL: Sweden vs. Italy, 1 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Golazo Network
  🇩🇪 Bundesliga: Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich, 2:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
• Saturday, April 5
  🏴 EPL: Everton vs. Arsenal, 7:30 a.m. ➡️ USA Network
  🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Valencia, 10:15 a.m. ➡️ ESPN+
  🇮🇹 Serie A: Parma vs. Inter, 12 p.m. ➡️ CBS, Paramount+
  🌎 Friendly: USWNT vs. Brazil, 5 p.m. ➡️ TNT
  🇺🇸 MLS: Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers, 7:45 p.m. ➡️ Fox, MLS Season Pass
• Sunday, April 6
  🏴 EPL: Manchester United vs. Manchester City, 11:30 a.m. ➡️ NBC
  🇮🇹 Serie A: Roma vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
  🇺🇸 MLS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. D.C. United, 5 p.m. ➡️ MLS Season Pass

⚽ The Forward Line

🇺🇸 USWNT’s Defensive Roles Up for Grabs

Emma Hayes’ experimental approach continues as the U.S. women’s national team prepares for friendlies against Brazil. With their starting center backs injured, young players will have a chance to step up. Valuable minutes are on offer for players with fewer than 30 caps, particularly in defense, as the team adjusts without Naomi Girma and Tierna Davidson who is out for the season.