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