After a four-year hiatus, the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) will face Spain in a highly anticipated two-game friendly series this October. The matches are scheduled for October 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and October 13 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Both teams are currently ranked by FIFA, with Spain holding the top spot as the 2023 World Cup champions and the USWNT closely behind at No. 2 as the 2024 Olympic gold medalists. Head coach Emma Hayes expressed excitement for these matches, stating, "We've desperately wanted to get Spain on our schedule...to be able to get these two games will be perfect tests before we head into World Cup qualifying."

Historically, the rivalry has seen the teams clash only four times, with Spain having a recent resurgence in women's soccer. After struggling for years, they made significant strides, including a best-ever rank of 13th in the 2019 World Cup and a knockout stage appearance. The last encounter saw the USWNT defeat Spain 2-1 in the round of 16.

The upcoming matches will also feature players like Sam Coffey, who has evolved since the last matchup in 2022, and Lily Yohannes, the youngest USWNT player with recent experience against top Spanish talent from her club career in Europe.

As both teams prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, these friendlies will serve as a crucial platform for showcasing their development and skills. Fans can expect a fierce competition filled with talent as the USWNT and Spain duel for bragging rights in October.