Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT after a year‑long maternity break, rejoining Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson for the first time since the 2024 Olympic final. The trio’s reunion lights the forward line for upcoming away matches against Brazil on June 6 and 9, setting the stage for a high‑profile clash. Swanson scored the winning goal in that Olympic clash.

Head coach Emma Hayes welcomed the three back, stressing that limited time before World Cup qualifying demands quick cohesion. With injuries sidelining Sam Coffey, Catarina Macario and Naomi Girma, Hayes has drafted a 26‑player roster that also features veteran Rose Lavelle and returning defenders Tara Rudd and Mandy McGlynn. The squad will test chemistry in Brazil’s passionate arenas.

Swanson’s return follows her May 16 debut for the Chicago Stars, where she netted a lone goal in a 1-0 win over Bay FC. If she appears on June 6, it will mark 604 days between USWNT caps, the longest gap since October 2024. Her goal‑scoring form could prove decisive against Brazil’s sixth‑ranked defense.

The June fixtures in São Paulo and Fortaleza will be the last USWNT matches before World Cup qualifying starts in November. With Brazil ranked sixth and the United States second, the games offer a stern test of the squad’s readiness. The trio’s comeback signals a renewed attacking threat that could shape the team’s path to the 2027 World Cup.