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USWNT Faces Japan Again: 5 Keys to Success

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Adam Moha

14 Apr 2026 1 Min

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The USWNT faces Japan again with a different squad, as coach Emma Hayes focuses on preparing the team for qualifying, after a 2-1 win in the first game of their series.

USWNT Faces Japan Again: 5 Keys to Success
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'We have to prepare ourselves for qualifying' - Five keys as USWNT face Japan again

USWNT Prepares for Second Match Against Japan

The USWNT defeated Japan 2-1 in the first game of the three-game series and will field a different squad in the next match as Emma Hayes continues testing the group ahead of qualifying.

Hayes to Line Up Entirely Different Squad

The U.S. Women's National Team are about to play Japan again, and forget the repetition of competition because head coach Emma Hayes is going to line up an entirely different squad.

  • USWNT won the first game 2-1
  • Emma Hayes will field a different squad
  • The match is part of a three-game series
'We have to prepare ourselves for qualifying'

Keys to Success for USWNT

As the USWNT prepares for the next match, here are five keys to success: adapting to a new squad, maintaining momentum, testing player skills, focusing on qualifying, and building team chemistry.

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