The U.S. women's national soccer team is set to meet Spain in a pair of high‑stakes friendlies this October, with the first showdown scheduled for Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washington D.C. and the second on Oct. 13 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Both matches will be televised live, the Chester game on TNT at 7 p.m. and the Washington contest on TBS at 2:30 p.m., the latter also marking a retirement ceremony for longtime defender Crystal Dunn.
Coach Emma Hayes, who has guided the squad through a period of transition, said the fixtures are crucial as the Americans fine‑tune their tactics ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying cycle.
Spain arrive as the current world number one, having captured the last five Ballon d’Or Féminin awards, with recent winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati among the sport’s brightest stars.
The Americans’ most recent visit to Chester ended in a 2‑1 defeat to Portugal in 2025, a result that adds a layer of familiarity and motivation for the upcoming encounter.
Ticket presales open on July 14, followed by a public sale on July 16, giving fans a narrow window to secure seats for what promises to be a marquee double‑header.
A Milestone Match in Chester
The ceremony will honor Dunn’s two‑decade contribution to the national team, celebrating a career that includes multiple Olympic medals and a pivotal role in the push for equal pay.