USWNT SheBelieves Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about the competition, which saw the United States win over the Czech Republic, Iceland, and New Zealand.
The SheBelieves Cup and the United States women’s national team returned in February 2022, with the hosts facing off against the Czech Republic, Iceland, and New Zealand in the 2022 edition, which kicked off on February 17.
All four sides were in action for the first time this year, with Vlatko Andonovski’s US team has not played any friendly during its January camp in 2022.
The round-robin tournament featured four of the six games in California, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, and the remaining two games in Texas, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
After two victories and a tie in three games, the USWNT emerged triumphantly.
Fixtures and results for the SheBelieves Cup in 2022
| Date | Time | Match | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | 5pm PT / 8pm ET | Iceland 1-0 New Zealand | ESPN3 |
| Feb 17 | 8pm PT / 11pm ET | USWNT 0-0 Czech Republic | ESPN, TUDN |
| Feb 20 | 12pm PT / 3pm ET | USWNT 5-0 New Zealand | ABC, PRENDETV |
| Feb 20 | 3pm PT / 6pm ET | Czech Republic 1-2 Iceland | ESPN3 |
| Feb 23 | 3pm PT / 6pm ET | New Zealand 0-0 Czech Republic | ESPN3 |
| Feb 23 | 6pm PT / 9pm ET | USWNT 5-0 Iceland | ESPN, PRENDETV |
SheBelieves Cup 2022 standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 7 |
| 2 | Iceland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 6 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
SheBelieves Cup 2022 TV channel, live stream & how to watch
Broadcast information for the 2022 SheBelieves Cup was announced shortly before the tournament, with games shown across ESPN, TUDN, and PRENDETV in the United States.
Roster for the SheBelieves Cup 2022
On February 2, the Czech Republic was the first to declare its roster for the event. Andrea Staskova, a 21-year-old Juventus striker who has made a significant impression in Italy, was one of the team’s most fascinating names.
On February 3, the USWNT unveiled its roster, which was notable for the absence of Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, with Andonovski focusing on some of the team’s younger and peripheral players. Due to a back injury, defender Abby Dahlkemper was forced to withdraw from the squad, allowing young sensation Trinity Rodman to make her debut.
Iceland’s roster was revealed on February 4th, and it included players from six different leagues throughout the world. Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir, a 33-year-old midfielder presently playing for the NWSL’s Orlando Pride, was one of the most well-known names in the United States.
On February 7, New Zealand announced its final roster, which included the return of defender Rebekah Stott. Stott, a hugely beloved and important player of her national squad, was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma early last year and has already completed effective treatment, paving the way for her miraculous recall.
Czech Republic squad
Goalkeepers:Olivie Lukasova, Alexandra Vanickova, Barbora Votikova.
Defenders: Petra Bertholdova, Anna Dlaskova, Jitka Chlastakova, Lucie Jelinkova, Michaela Khyrova, Katerina Kotrcova, Simona Necidova, Gabriela Slajsova.
Midfielders: Klara Cahynova, Franny Cerna, Kamila Dubcova, Tereza Krejcirikova, Aneta Pochmanova, Antoine Starova, Katerina Svitkova, Tereza Szewieczkova.
Forwards: Klara Cvrckova, Lucie Martinkova, Miroslava Mrazova, Andrea Staskova.
Iceland squad
Goalkeepers: Sandra Sigurdardottir, Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir, Telma Ivarsdottir.
Defenders: Hallbera Gudny Gisladottir, Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, Sif Atladottir, Elisa Vidarsdottir, Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir, Gudrun Arnardottir, Asta Eir Arnadottir, Natasha Anasi.
Midfielders: Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir, Agla María Albertsdottir, Alexandra Johannsdottir, Selma Sol Magnusdottir, Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir, Karitas Tomasdottir, Amanda Andradottir, Ida Marin Hermannsdottir.
Forwards: Berglind Bjorg Thorvaldsdottir, Svava Ros Gudmundsdottir, Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir.
USWNT squad
Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher.
Defenders: Alana Cook, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, Emily Sonnett.
Midfielders: Morgan Gautrat, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan.
Forwards: Ashley Hatch, Mallory Pugh, Margaret Purce, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams.
New Zealand squad
Goalkeepers: Lil Alfeld, Victoria Esson, Erin Nayler.
Defenders: Elizabeth Anton, CJ Bott, Katie Bowen, Claudia Bunge, Abby Errege, Meikayla Moore, Rebekah Stott, Ali Riley, Ashleigh Ward.
Midfielders: Daisy Cleverley, Betsy Hassett, Ria Percival, Malia Steinmetz.
Forwards: Olivia Chance, Ava Collins, Jacqui Hand, Gabi Rennie, Emma Rolston, Paige Satchell, Hannah Wilkinson.
