The U.S. women’s national team has started 2025 in the same way that it ended 2024.
Emma Hayes’ squad remained No. 1 in the first FIFA Women’s Rankings of the new year, FIFA announced Thursday. After dropping to No. 5 last June, the Americans have since reclaimed the top spot and continued to hold it for the past two ranking lists.
The Americans finished second in the annual SheBelieves Cup after losing 2-1 to Japan on February 25. Despite defeating Colombia 2-0 and Australia 2-1, the USWNT did not repeat as tournament winners.
The loss to Japan was the program’s first since Hayes took over as head coach.
The USWNT returns to action this spring when Brazil opposes them for a pair of friendlies in April. U.S. Soccer also recently announced that the Americans will take on China PR on May 31 and June 3 respectively.
Spain, Germany, and England round out the top four while Japan jumped up to No. 5 after winning the SheBelieves Cup.
Sweden, Canada, Brazil, North Korea, and the Netherlands round out the Top-10.