In 2026, the NWSL officially became a 16-team league with the arrival of Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC – and both teams are stacked with international talent. They’re not the only ones.

This February-March window, 112 NWSL players from all 16 teams have been called up to represent their countries, and with major international competitions and qualifiers coming up on almost every continent, it’s set to be one of the busiest windows of the year.

For national teams, it’s an important stretch to determine who deserves a roster spot and who is ready to face the challenges of the biggest stage. For fans, it’s an opportunity to see their favorite NWSL players wearing their national colors and teaming up Avengers-style.

By the Numbers

(Updated Feb. 26)

• 112 total call-ups

• All 16 NWSL clubs represented

• 27 countries represented (including the USA)

• 31 players on U.S. Youth National Team rosters (U-18, U-19, U-20, U-23)

International Storylines to Watch

She Really is Believin’

Every NWSL club will be represented at this year’s SheBelieves Cup, with 37 league players set to compete in the annual tournament hosted by U.S. Soccer. The round-robin format will see the USWNT take on Colombia, Canada, and Argentina, with the title awarded to the team that finishes atop the standings on points.

‘O Canada

With 13 NWSL players, Canada will field the largest contingent of league players outside of the USWNT. Kailen Sheridan (NC), Janine Sonis (DEN), Jessie Fleming (POR), and Cloé Lacasse (UTA), just to name a few, will be wearing their country’s red and white, alongside new NWSL addition Emma Regan (DEN).

Washington Spirit Represented Well

The Spirit leads all clubs with 14 call ups to the U.S., Colombia, England, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Scotland, and Côte d’Ivoire.

World Cup Qualifiers

Players from England, Germany, France, Denmark, Slovenia, Italy, Wales, Austria, Finland, Norway, Portugal, and Spain are competing in UEFA Women’s World Cup qualifier matches.

Africa Prepares for WAFCON

The national teams of Africa will be announcing their 2026 WAFCON (March 17 – April 3) rosters shortly, with countries like Zambia, Mali, Malawi, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire likely to name NWSL players.

NWSL Players Called Up By Club

(Organized alphabetically by club)

Angel City FC

• Maiara Niehues (Brazil)

• Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Iceland)

• Casey Phair (South Korea)

• Gisele Thompson (USA)

• Kennedy Fuller (USA U-20)

• Emily Sams (USA)

• Evelyn Shores (USA U-23)

• Taylor Suarez (USA U-23)

Bay FC

• Sydney Collins (Canada)

• Brooklyn Courtnall (Canada)

• Claire Hutton (USA)

• Onyeka Gamero (USA U-20)

• Alex Pfeiffer (USA U-20)

• Karlie Lema (USA U-23)

Boston Legacy FC

• Nichelle Prince (Canada)

• Joralyn Carabalí (Colombia)

• Josefine Hasbo (Denmark)

• Chloe Ricketts (USA U-20)

• Barb Olivieri (Venezuela)

Chicago Stars FC

• Julia Grosso (Canada)

• Aaliyah Farmer (Mexico)

• Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)

• Jameese Joseph (USA)

• Micayla Johnson (USA U-19)

Denver Summit FC

• Emma Regan (Canada)

• Megan Reid (Canada)

• Janine Sonis (Canada)

• Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (France)

• Ayo Oke (USA U-23)

• Yuna McCormack (USA U-23)

• Jasmine Aikey (USA U-23)

Gotham FC

• Jess Carter (England)

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany)

• Stella Nyamekye (Ghana)

• Talia Sommer (Israel)

• Rose Lavelle (USA)

• Emily Sonnett (USA)

• Lilly Reale (USA)

• Jaedyn Shaw (USA)

• Sofia Cook (USA U-23)

• Sarah Schupansky (USA U-23)

• Andrea Kitahata (USA U-23)

Houston Dash

• Sarah Puntigam (Austria)

• Lisa Boattin (Italy)

• Kiki Van Zanten (Jamaica)

• Avery Patterson (USA)

• Linda Ullmark (USA U-20)

• Leah Klenke (USA U-23)

• Kate Rade (USA U-23)

Kansas City Current

• Rocky Rodriguez (Costa Rica)

• Ally Sentnor (USA)

Racing Louisville FC

• Emma Sears (USA)

• Audrey McKeen (USA U-18)

• Macy Blackburn (USA U-23)

• Sarah Weber (USA U-23)

North Carolina Courage

• Kailen Sheridan (Canada)

• Manaka Matsukubo (Japan)

• Evelyn Ijeh (Sweden)

• Riley Jackson (USA)

Orlando Pride

• Luana (Brazil)

• Anna Moorhouse (England)

• Solai Washington (Jamaica)

• Jacquie Ovalle (Mexico)

• Ally Lemos (USA U-23)

Portland Thorns FC

• Mackenzie Arnold (Australia)

• Mimi Alidou (Canada)

• Jessie Fleming (Canada)

• Valerin Loboa (Colombia)

• Isabella Obaze (Denmark)

• Reyna Reyes (Mexico)

• Olivia Moultrie (USA)

• Carolyn Cazada (USA U-23)

• Jayden Perry (USA U-23)

• Shae Harvey (USA U-23)

• Pietra Tordin (USA U-23)

• Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela)

San Diego Wave FC

• Laurina Fazer (France)

• Perle Morroni (France)

• Kennedy Wesley (USA)

• Kimmi Ascanio (USA U-20)

Seattle Reign FC

• Jordyn Huitema (Canada)

• Nerilia Mondesir (Haiti)

• Maddie Dahlien (USA)

• Claudia Dickey (USA)

• Jordyn Bugg (USA) [Recalled due to injury]

• Evan O’Steen (USA U-19)

• Sofia Cedeño (USA U-20)

• Ainsley McCammon (USA U-20)

• Emeri Adames (USA U-20)

• Neeku Purcell (USA U-23)

• Angharad James-Turner (Wales)

Utah Royals

• Cloé Lacasse (Canada)

• Dayana Pierre-Louis (Haiti)

• Kameron Simmonds (Jamaica)

• Miyabi Moriya (Japan)

• Mina Tanaka (Japan)

• Lara Prašnikar (Slovenia)

• Mandy McGlynn (USA)

Washington Spirit

• Gabby Carle (Canada)

• Leicy Santos (Colombia)

• Daniela Arias (Colombia)

• Rosemonde Kouassi (Côte d'Ivoire)

• Esme Morgan (England)

• Sofia Cantore (Italy)

• Lucia Di Guglielmo (Italy)

• Rebeca Bernal (Mexico)

• Deb Abiodun (Nigeria)

• Gift Monday (Nigeria)

• Sandy MacIver (Scotland)

• Tara Rudd (USA)

• Trinity Rodman (USA)

• Kate Wiesner (USA) [Recalled due to injury]