Manager Emma Hayes quickly quelled any doubts on whether or not Rodman would play after a long time away from the national team. The head coach unveiled that Rodman will captain the team during their first match against Paraguay, a conversation she had with the winger as they mapped out training camps and evaluated her progress.

The U.S. women's national team will return to action in April with a three-game series against longtime rival Japan during the FIFA window.

The Emma Hayes era with the United States women's national team has been a good one so far, with 26 wins and just three losses in 31 games.

The U.S. women's national team has its next opportunity for a trophy with the SheBelieves Cup. Emma Hayes' side has not played a competitive match since a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Dec. 3, with the SheBelieves Cup providing the players a chance to ...