USWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies

On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze Emma Hayes' latest U.S. women's national team roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil.

Who are the new faces and the notable absentees? With no major tournament on the horizon, how important is talent identification versus relationship building? And, what sort of reaction will Hayes be looking for after the defeat to Japan in February?

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences

USWNT to face Republic of Ireland in set of summer friendlies, returning to Colorado

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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