The USA vs Chile in an international friendly match on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM PT. The official starting XIs will be released shortly before kickoff.
The U.S. Women’s National Team returns to California for a high-intensity friendly as it wraps up its January training camp — a final run-out before a busy 2026 Women’s Soccer schedule. After a dominant 6–0 win over Paraguay, Emma Hayes’ side looks to sharpen combinations, try tactical tweaks and give promising newcomers more international minutes in front of a home crowd.
Chile arrive as a compact, organized unit eager to test themselves against one of the sport’s benchmark teams.
The South Americans will use this match to build experience and assess young talents in a 4–3–3 setup, while the U.S. will look to maintain momentum and finalise decisions ahead of the CONCACAF W Championship.
USA vs Chile Women’s Match details, Team News, Team Players and How to Watch
- Fixture: United States WNT vs Chile WNT.
- Date & kickoff: Jan. 27, 2026 — 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET (check local listings).
- Venue: Harder Stadium, Santa Barbara, California.
- Ticket – Official site
- TV / streaming: TBS and HBO Max (English), Universo and Peacock (Spanish); radio options also announced.
Recent form & context
United States: Opened 2026 with a comprehensive 6–0 win over Paraguay — a match that underlined squad depth and attacking options while providing coach Emma Hayes a look at several newcomers. The USWNT will want to keep fluidity and sharpen defensive transitions.
Chile: Using mostly domestic-league players and led tactically to press and exploit wide areas; Chile’s roster is youthful and hungry, but historically the USWNT holds dominance in the H2H. This game is more about growth and experience for Chile than immediate results.
Tactical preview — what to expect
United States: Expect high possession, wide attacks from the fullbacks and a combination of experienced starters and experimental options through midfield and forward lines. Coach Hayes will likely use the game to test press triggers and attacking rotations while balancing minutes for key players.
Chile: Likely to set up compactly in a 4–3–3, press in midfield zones and look to exploit counters and set-piece opportunities. Their priority will be defensive organisation and giving younger players exposure against top opposition.
USA vs Chile Predicted Starting XIs
Predicted USWNT Starting XI vs Chile
- Goalkeepers: Mandy McGlynn
- Defenders: Gisele Thompson, Kennedy Wesley, Emily Sams, Izzy Rodriguez
- Midfielders: Claire Hutton, Olivia Moultrie
- Forwards: Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman (Capt.), Emma Sears, Reilyn Turner
Predicted Chile Starting XI vs USA
- Goalkeepers: Ryann Torrero
- Defenders: Rosario Balmaceda, Michelle Olivares, Fernanda Ramírez, Karen Fuentes
- Midfielders: Yanara Aedo, Yessenia López, Yastin Jiménez
- Forwards: Mary Valencia, Vaitiare Pardo, Ámbar Figueroa
Key players to watch
USA
- Trinity Rodman: returned to captaincy duties and looked lively in the Paraguay match; a focal point for direct attacking threat.
- Reilyn Turner & Ally Sentnor: emerging attackers who impressed in recent matches and could force selection dilemmas.
- Olivia Moultrie Moultrie has made a significant impact in recent games, with five goals in 11 caps.
Chile
- Ryann Torrero(Goalkeeper): expected to start and bring experience and shot-stopping for Chile; her performance will be vital if Chile hope to frustrate the US attack.
- Yanara Aedo As the team captain and most-capped player for Chile’s national team, Aedo brings significant experience and leadership to the midfield.
- Fernanda Ramírez A key defender, she will be vital to the team’s efforts to stay compact and disrupt the US build-up.
Weaknesses each side must manage
- USA: Managing minutes and avoiding complacency — sometimes friendlies invite defensive lapses when rotation disrupts cohesion. The coaching staff will be wary of giving minutes but also protecting key players from overload.
- Chile: Lack of consistent top-tier experience and depth; defending against quick interchanges and high press from the U.S. could be a recurring problem.
Prediction
Given the U.S. form, depth and home advantage, expect a comfortable U.S. win while Chile gain valuable minutes and learning.
with the U.S. using the match to test combinations and Chile showing resilience but likely falling short on quality and depth.
- Final score projection (probable): United States 3–0 Chile
Where to Watch USA vs Chile
The match streams on multiple streaming platforms, including beIN Sports, SuperSport, Eurosport, and ESPN in various regions.
- USA- TBS/HBO Max (English) and Universo/Peacock (Spanish)
- UK– BBC Sport / BBC iPlayer
- Canada– beIN SPORTS Canada
- Australia– beIN SPORTS Australia
