# USWNT calls Ashley Sanchez for Spain friendlies

> Ashley Sanchez returns to USWNT for Spain friendlies after NWSL success.
- Title: USWNT calls Ashley Sanchez for Spain friendlies · the Guardian
- Summary: Ashley Sanchez returns to USWNT for Spain friendlies after NWSL success. Ashley Sanchez earns USWNT call-up for October friendlies against Spain after…
- Keywords: ashley sanchez, uswnt, nwsl, spain, friendlies, naomi girma, mallory swanson, chelsea, gotham fc, olympic, world cup, nfl
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/uswnt-roster-spain-ashley-sanchez-mallory-swanson-naomi-girma
- Published: 2026-09-29T17:00:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ashley sanchez, uswnt, nwsl, spain, friendlies, naomi girma, mallory swanson, chelsea, gotham fc, olympic, world cup, nfl
## uswnt roster update
ashley sanchez returns after nwsl season.
## sanchez's record
sanchez has 20 goals in 26 matches this season.
## sanchez's last cap
sanchez last played in october 2024 against argentina.
## girma called up
naomi girma returns despite injury absence for chelsea.
## swanson returns
mallory swanson earns recall after olympic heroics.
## hayes' squad
hayes names 26 players for october spain friendlies.
## sanchez's role
sanchez serves as attacking midfielder and primary scorer.
## swanson's status
swanson missed two friendlies against brazil due to injury.
## girma's return
girma brings defensive focus despite fitness concerns.
## next match
us plays spain in washington dc on 10 october.
## Key takeaway

Ashley Sanchez earns USWNT call-up for October friendlies against Spain after scoring 20 goals in 2024 season.