Posted at 19:27 9 Jul 202319:27 9 Jul 2023USA all smiles in San JoseUSA v Wales (21:00 BST)Julie Ertz and Sofia Huerta of the United States look in relaxed mood as they arrive at the stadium.Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images
Posted at 19:24 9 Jul 202319:24 9 Jul 2023James 'honoured' to captain WalesUSA v Wales (21:00 BST)Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesIt will be a proud moment for Angharad James when she leads Wales out tonight.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder takes over the captaincy from Sophie Ingle, who is suspended."When Gemma [Grainger, Wales head coach] told me it was a very proud moment," said 29-year-old James."I'm honoured to lead the girls out. Something I hadn't thought of up until now - for me and my family it will be a great moment, a dream come true."I would do anything to have Sophie in the team. But it's a dream come true to be captain."
Posted at 19:21 9 Jul 202319:21 9 Jul 2023Wales team news - Fishlock and Ingle outUSA v Wales (21:00 BST)Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesJess Fishlock has been ruled outImage caption: Jess Fishlock has been ruled outJess Fishlock, who was a major doubt after getting injured playing for club side OL Reign, misses out entirely tonight.We already knew captain Sophie Ingle would not be involved due to suspension, so midfielder Angharad James wears the armband.Forward Mary McAteer, 19, could make her debut from the bench.Wales: Clark; Woodham, Ladd, Evans, Roberts; J Green, James (capt), Holland; Cain, Jones, K Green.
Posted at 19:18 9 Jul 202319:18 9 Jul 2023USA team news - Morgan starts, no RapinoeUSA v Wales (21:00 BST)Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesAlex Morgan starts for USAImage caption: Alex Morgan starts for USAThere's no place in the USA starting line-up for megastar Megan Rapinoe, who has announced she will be retiring at the end of this season.But another icon of the game, Alex Morgan, does start up front. Morgan has a whopping 121 goals from her previous 206 caps.Midfielder Lindsey Horan captains the team.USA: Naeher; Fox, Girma, Dunn, Cook; Sanchez, Horan (capt), Sullivan; Smith, Thompson, Morgan.
Posted at 19:14 9 Jul 202319:14 9 Jul 2023Hello and welcomeUSA v Wales (21:00 BST)Noswaith dda! Good evening and welcome to our coverage of this evening's friendly match between four-time world champions USA and Wales.This is the Americans' final game before travelling to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this month.Wales have not qualified for that tournament but this is their first chance to test themselves against the best team on the planet.The scene is set at PayPal Park in San Jose so, without further ado, let's have a look at the teams...Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images
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Dafydd Pritchard
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USA all smiles in San Jose
USA v Wales (21:00 BST)
Julie Ertz and Sofia Huerta of the United States look in relaxed mood as they arrive at the stadium.
James 'honoured' to captain Wales
USA v Wales (21:00 BST)
It will be a proud moment for Angharad James when she leads Wales out tonight.
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder takes over the captaincy from Sophie Ingle, who is suspended.
"When Gemma [Grainger, Wales head coach] told me it was a very proud moment," said 29-year-old James.
"I'm honoured to lead the girls out. Something I hadn't thought of up until now - for me and my family it will be a great moment, a dream come true.
"I would do anything to have Sophie in the team. But it's a dream come true to be captain."
Wales team news - Fishlock and Ingle out
USA v Wales (21:00 BST)
Jess Fishlock, who was a major doubt after getting injured playing for club side OL Reign, misses out entirely tonight.
We already knew captain Sophie Ingle would not be involved due to suspension, so midfielder Angharad James wears the armband.
Forward Mary McAteer, 19, could make her debut from the bench.
Wales: Clark; Woodham, Ladd, Evans, Roberts; J Green, James (capt), Holland; Cain, Jones, K Green.
USA team news - Morgan starts, no Rapinoe
USA v Wales (21:00 BST)
There's no place in the USA starting line-up for megastar Megan Rapinoe, who has announced she will be retiring at the end of this season.
But another icon of the game, Alex Morgan, does start up front. Morgan has a whopping 121 goals from her previous 206 caps.
Midfielder Lindsey Horan captains the team.
USA: Naeher; Fox, Girma, Dunn, Cook; Sanchez, Horan (capt), Sullivan; Smith, Thompson, Morgan.
Hello and welcome
USA v Wales (21:00 BST)
Noswaith dda! Good evening and welcome to our coverage of this evening's friendly match between four-time world champions USA and Wales.
This is the Americans' final game before travelling to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
Wales have not qualified for that tournament but this is their first chance to test themselves against the best team on the planet.
The scene is set at PayPal Park in San Jose so, without further ado, let's have a look at the teams...