First caps, second chances, third friendlies: Sophia Smith, Rose Lavelle, Hal Hershfelt and Olivia Moultrie among those to watch when USWNT face Argentina

Two games to go, one to go. The US Women’s National Team’s post-Olympic victory tour lands in Louisville on Wednesday for another friendly. After twice defeating Iceland by identical 3-1 scores, the USWNT face Argentina to close out October, with Emma Hayes still unbeaten in 12 matches as coach.

Despite much of this camp being spent honoring this summer’s Olympic gold medal triumph, it appears Hayes and the United States have already moved on. In two matches over the past week, the lineups and strategy have been defined by new stars breaking in, not just the familiar ones who reached the mountaintop in Paris.

On Wednesday, several of the new faces will have opportunities to prove themselves as the ongoing generational change moves forward. Of course, some familiar faces will also be in play as they look to keep things going on the road to the 2027 World Cup.

With a third game in a week, and Hayes promising rotation among the players, how will the USWNT line up? What will Hayes be looking for? And what can the USWNT still accomplish in this camp? GOAL takes a look at what to watch for when the USWNT plays Argentina.