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SheBelieves Cup Tournament Preview

By Daniel Garza

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: The championship trophy was displayed on the side of the field during the game. The England Women's National Team played the Germany Women's National Team as part of the SheBelieves Cup on March 7, 2017, at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Germany won the game 1-0. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: The championship trophy was displayed on the side of the field during the game. The England Women's National Team played the Germany Women's National Team as part of the SheBelieves Cup on March 7, 2017, at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. Germany won the game 1-0. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The third annual SheBelieves Cup will kick off on March 1st as four of the top six countries in FIFA’s world rankings highlight the competition.

It’s the first test of 2018 for these four countries including the United States Women’s National Team who will look to do better this time around after finishing last in 2017. All four teams in this year’s edition of the tournament played in last year’s edition. This includes Germany, England, and France.

The USWNT enter the competition ranked first in the world rankings. Germany and England are second and third with France in sixth.

France are the defending champions of the tournament, the U.S. won the inaugural title in 2016.

As for the tournament format, each team will play three games with the winner being the top team in the table. There is no championship match in the SheBelieves Cup.

Playing host to the SheBelieves Cup this year are three different venues across the U.S. MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus is the site for the first set of matches. Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey will be the site of the second matchday and the tournament wraps up in Orlando, Flordia at Orlando City Stadium.

Match Schedule and How to Watch

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March 1st

England vs. France-4:00 p.m. (EST) ESPN 3

USA vs. Germany-7:00 p.m. (EST) ESPN 2

March 4th

USA vs. France-12:00 p.m. (EST) ESPN 2

Germany vs. England-3:00 p.m. (EST) ESPN 3

March 7th 

France vs. Germany-4:00 p.m. (EST) ESPN 3

USA vs. England-7:00 p.m. (EST) ESPNews

Rosters

USWNT 

Goalkeepers-Jane Campbell, Ashlyn Harris, Alyssa Naeher

Defenders-Abby Dahlkemper, Tierna Davidson, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Casey Short, Taylor Smith, Emily Sonnett

Midfielders-Morgan Brian, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Carli Lloyd, Allie Long, Andi Sullivan

Forwards-Crystal Dunn, Savannah McCaskill, Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Megan Rapinoe, Lynn Williams

Germany 

Goalkeepers-Almuth Schult, Laura Benkarth, Carina Schulter

Defenders-Johanna Elsig, Kathrin Hendrich, Leonie Maier, Babett Peter, Jaqueline Klasen, Anna Blasse, Sara Doorsoun, Verena Faißt

Midfielders-Lena Goeßling, Dzsenifer Marozsan, Sara Dabritz, Linda Dallmann, Lina Magull, Tabea Kemme, Sharon Beck

Forwards-Mandy Islacker, Alexandra Popp, Svenja Huth, Hasret Kayicki, Lea Schuller

France 

Goalkeepers-Karima Benameur, Sarah Bouhaddi, Solene Durand

Defenders-Estelle Cascarino, Laura Georges, Sakina Karchaoui, Amel Majri, Griedge Mbock, Eve Perisset, Marrion Torrent, Aissatou Tounkara

Midfielders-Maeva Clemaron, Aminata Diallo, Kadidiatou Diani, Grace Geyoro, Amandine Henry, Gaetane Thiney

Forwards-Vivianne Asseyi, Valerie Gauvin, Marie-Charlotte Leger, Eugenie Le Sommer, Faustine Robert, Ouleymata Sarr

England 

Goalkeepers-Karen Bardsley, Siobhan Chamberlain, Carly Telford

Defenders-Anita Asante, Hannah Blundell, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Gabby George, Alex Greenwood, Abbi McManus, Demi Stokes

Midfielders-Isobel Christiansen, Georgia Stanway, Jill Scott, Keira Walsh, Fara Williams

Forwards-Rachel Daley, Toni Duggan, Fran Kirby, Melissa Lawley, Nikita Parris, Jodie Taylor, Ellen White

Next: Houston Dash load up ahead of 2018

Stay tuned to MLS Multiplex for coverage throughout the week-long tournament.

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