> At a Glance
> – The U.S. women will host Canada, Colombia and Argentina in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup this March
> – Double-headers in Nashville, Columbus and Harrison climax with a Tobin Heath tribute in New Jersey
> – Emma Hayes calls the trio of opponents “likely 2027 World Cup teams” vital to roster building
> – Why it matters: The four-nation round-robin gives the No. 2-ranked Americans prime World Cup dress rehearsals on home soil
The U.S. women’s national team will open their 2025 SheBelieves Cup slate against Argentina on March 1 at Nashville’s GEODIS Park, kicking off a condensed 10-day tournament that also pits the Americans against familiar CONCACAF rival Canada and South American side Colombia.
Tournament Format & Cities
Each match-day features back-to-back games in one location, rotating through three cities:
- March 1 – Nashville, TN (Canada v Colombia; U.S. v Argentina)
- March 4 – Columbus, OH (Argentina v Colombia; U.S. v Canada)
- March 7 – Harrison, NJ (Canada v Argentina; U.S. v Colombia)
The finale at Sports Illustrated Stadium doubles as a send-off for Tobin Heath, the New Jersey native and two-time World Cup winner who retired last year.
Rankings & Stakes
Current FIFA standings show a clear hierarchy:
| Team | FIFA Rank |
|---|---|
| USA | 2 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Colombia | 20 |
| Argentina | 30 |
Emma Hayes, in her first SheBelieves Cup as full-time head coach, stressed the value of facing varied styles:
> “These are three teams that will likely be in the World Cup in 2027 and of course we’ll likely see Canada in World Cup qualifying at the end of the year, so when focusing on our continued preparations and growth as a team, the SheBelieves Cup is of great value.”
Canadian Perspective
Canada coach Casey Stoney echoed the competitive benefits:
> “This competition is a fantastic opportunity to once again measure ourselves against high-quality opponents who are all likely to be at the 2027 World Cup.”
History & Previous Winner
- The U.S. has lifted the trophy seven times in 11 editions
- Japan claimed the 2024 title, snapping America’s two-year hold on the event
Key Takeaways
- The Americans get three home games against prospective 2027 World Cup entrants
- Emma Hayes sees the varied opponents as critical tactical tests for her evolving squad
- Canada views the Cup as a barometer before this fall’s qualifying campaign
- A Tobin Heath celebration wraps the tournament in her home state of New Jersey
With the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, March’s SheBelieves Cup offers the U.S. an early opportunity to refine tactics and deepen squad cohesion against international opposition.
