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A year from now we will be getting down to the wire for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. So what better time to make our initial roster predictions for the group Emma Hayes will call up? The U.S. womens national team won its eighth SheBelieves Cup title over the weekend, and didnt even have some of its most recognizable players available for various reasons. For example, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are coming back from maternity leave while Tierna Davidson and Catarina Macario are recovering from injuries. Those four players if healthy figure to play large roles at the tournament next summer. One thing weve learned from Hayes time as manager so far is that shes committed to developing and growing this player pool. Not just for the 2027 World Cup, but the 2028 Olympics and the 2031 World Cup as well. And were seeing her do the things shes set out to do in real time. Hayes has given 32 players caps in 32 games. Shes further established the youth programs and the U23 squad as the premier pipeline to the senior team. Weve seen players Michelle Cooper, Claire Hutton, Lilly Reale, Jameese Joseph, Gisele Thompson and more who were called into the Futures Camp in January 2025 and have since worked their way to getting regular call-ups. They are competing for spots on the roster for World Cup qualifying later this year and for the big show next summer. This past training camp was a peak inside who Hayes has identified as part of a "core group." These are players who Hayes believes are ready or nearly ready to make a difference ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Using that as a guide, as well as noting players who havent been available but will be soon, here is our first edition of who we think Hayes is seriously looking at for the 2027 World Cup roster: Goalkeepers (3):Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals) Its clear at this point that Tullis-Joyce is Hayes No. 1 option in goal. She started two of the three SheBelieves Cup matches wins over Canada and Colombia and kept clean sheets. Shes a budding star for her Womens Super League club, where she won a share of the Golden Glove award last season and was named Manchester Uniteds Player of the Year. Its a tall order to replace Alyssa Naeher, but Tullis-Joyce is getting more and more comfortable in each USWNT appearance. Defenders (7): Naomi Girma (Chelsea), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC), Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) The back line is pretty much set. Fox at right back, Girma at center back alongside Davidson or Sonnett, depending on health and opponent and then most likely Reale on the left. Davidson hasnt been with the team since tearing her ACL in March 2025, but shes back with her club ahead of this NWSL season, which means a return to the USWNT in April seems probable. Reale left the SheBelieves camp with a foot injury, but Hayes is high on U.S. Soccers 2025 Young Female Player of the Year. Rudd, Patterson and Gisele Thompson (who is not listed here) have all seen their respective stocks rise over the past year and would be strong options to showcase the squads depth at a major tournament. Midfielders (7): Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC), Sam Coffey (Manchester City), Claire Hutton (Bay FC), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) Hayes has so many options tactically in the midfield. Theres always the Heaps-Lavelle-Coffey formation, which relies on experience and familiarity. But off that theres a web of different combinations Hayes can play. Coffey could be a single holding midfielder, or play in a double pivot. Shaw can come in effectively at the No. 10 position, and Hutton and Yohannes are young stars in the making who will be part of this team for a long time. This is an incredibly tight-knit unit and one that Hayes will be able to adjust when needed. Forwards (6):Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns), Catarina Macario (Chelsea), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) This is where things get the most interesting. The world saw how dynamic and dangerous a full-strength Triple Espresso can be when it led the team to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since then, Swanson and Wilson have had babies and been out on maternity leave. In their absences, opportunities have come to Thompson, Sentnor and Macario, who could and should all be starters. This might be the most fun position group for Hayes because if you start the Triple Espresso, for example, and need to switch things up in the second half, a tired opponent isnt going to want to see Thompson or Macario coming off the bench.

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Raiders free agency tracker: Live rumors, news, updates on signings with $111 million cap space originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.No one enters this offseason with more money to spend than the Las Vegas Raiders.Free agency week has arrived, and it's safe to expect the Raiders to pursue all sorts of available free agents to join a roster that needs plenty of reshaping. They've also got the No. 1 overall pick next month, which is expected to be used on Fernando Mendoza, the QB from Indiana.Of course, the Raiders didn't wait until free agency to get their offseason rolling. They've already traded away Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of first-round picks. (An update: That deal has been backed out of by the Ravens as of Tuesday night.)That expanded what was already a lot of open cap space even wider, and now the free agent world is their oyster.MORE:Check out our full NFL free agency tracker hereThere are certain spots the Raiders don't need upgrades. QB is one, with Mendoza incoming. RB is another, after drafting Ashton Jeanty last year. And TE fits that mold, too, with young star Brock Bowers.Almost everywhere else, the Raiders can improve. That'll make the ongoing free agency particularly fascinating.It'll definitely make sense to make moves at wide receiver, to give Mendoza the best chance of success.We'll be keeping track of all the happenings for the Raiders right here.MORE:Travis Kelce reveals why he didn't retire and signed back with ChiefsRaiders free agency rumors, news, live updatesRefresh for latest. Times in ET unless otherwise noted.WEDNESDAY3:55 p.m.:The Jets have signed an offensive lineman from the Raiders, Dylan Parham, for two years and $20 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.3:37 p.m.:The Raiders are losing defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Miami Dolphins in a free agent deal reported by insider Jordan Schultz.1:20 p.m.:A good reminder on X from NFL analyst Kevin Massare: "Apparently another reminder needed on NFL Free Agency. It doesn't END at 4pm. It STARTS then. There's a large list of players who are currently unsigned that will greatly help good football teams this year."11:20 a.m.:The Raiders aren't backing down on their trade asking price for Maxx Crosby even after the snafu with the Ravens.8:40 a.m.:A follow-up on the Maxx Crosby trade and the Ravens -- they appear to be pursuing Trey Hendrickson now, which would add an odd flavor to their choice to pull out of the Crosby deal.7:30 a.m.:It's worth noting that the Ravens have pulled a similar move to this Maxx Crosby shocker at least three other times. Whether they're actually connected is obviously less certain.7 a.m.:The news about Maxx Crosby on Wednesday morning indicates that he's ready to stick around with the Raiders.6:45 a.m.:It's a big day in the NFL free agent process. No deals are actually official yet. At 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, contracts can become official and players can fully join their new teams. That's when teams will start making lots of announcements on social media. This is also the day many releases can become official across the league, which could create the potential for more deals.TUESDAY11 p.m.:Some good news: The Raiders likely don't have to change any of their free agent signings to make salary cap space for Maxx Crosby's (at least temporary) return.10:45 p.m.:Maxx Crosby's agent is not happy – this is a blistering take.9:55 p.m.:One thing worth noting is that the Raiders could have more moves coming soon because certain releases don't actually process until the league year begins on Wednesday. That'll impact available players and cap room.9:35 p.m.:The Cowboys aren't expected to re-engage on a Maxx Crosby trade right now, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.8:05 p.m.:A shocker. The Ravens have pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders. It's not clear yet why, but it changes a lot.7:20 p.m.:One potential veteran QB off the market: Teddy Bridgewater returns to the Lions, via Ian Rapoport.5:20 p.m.:If any team wanted to get weird with a running back addition, Devonta Freeman wants to make an NFL comeback. But he's 34, so that would be quite the thing.4:50 p.m.:The Raiders are expected "to explore veteran QBs who could be potential stopgap starters," according to The Athletic's Michael Silver, who adds that Mac Jones won't be the guy they end up with.4:40 p.m.:Bengals free agent Trey Hendrickson is lingering and apparently getting inquiries from all over. Could a sleeper team emerge? Stay tuned.2:15 p.m.:The Raiders have traded Geno Smith away to the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vegas gets a sixth-round pick while also sending a seventh-rounder to the Jets.1:50 p.m.:SI's Albert Breer broke down one reason Tyler Linderbaum was a key signing for Vegas: "The role of the center in helping to run the presnap operation is massive in new head coach Klint Kubiaks offense. The scheme also values athletic linemen who can move on zone runs. Linderbaums a perfect fit on both counts, and his football IQ should help ease the transition of presumptive first pick Fernando Mendoza to the pros."10:45 a.m.:Something to note as the free agency tampering window continues into a second day: Things will definitely be slower today. Guys that weren't signed immediately usually weren't signed immediately for a reason. Either they really are taking their time intentionally, or they don't have the interest they want. Plenty more deals will come, but they could be stretched out over the next handful of days.9:45 a.m.:ESPN shared the stat that the Raiders dished out $283.5 million worth of contracts on Monday.8:35 a.m.:Vegas may stay busy again on Tuesday after adding a handful of players on day one.7:55 a.m.:The Raiders made two contract tender moves, via Over The Cap: "Raiders applied the original round RFA tender to Thomas Booker IV. Standard RFA tender for Jordan Meredith."6:45 a.m.:A couple key things to note as Tuesday gets underway. Free agency operates much the same way today as it did Monday. It's still the "legal tampering" period. Deals can't be made official until Wednesday. There are still a good chunk of free agents on the board, so more news should emerge throughout the day.MONDAY11:30 p.m.:The Raiders had a very full first day of action. There are still likely more moves to come, too.10:30 p.m.:One signing that flew past earlier: Malcolm Koonce is joining the Raiders' defense for another year, re-signing on a one-year deal, per Jordan Schultz.10:10 p.m.:The Raiders have a new kicker. They've signed Matthew Gay, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.6:19 p.m.:Kenny Pickett is leaving in free agency to join the Carolina Panthers, again via Schefter.6:02 p.m.:Linebacker Quay Walker joins almost immediately after Dean, leaving the Packers to come to Vegas, via Ian Rapoport.6:01 p.m.:The Raiders get linebacker Nakobe Dean from the Eagles on a three-year contract, per Adam Schefter.4:38 p.m.:The Raiders sign Kwity Paye to a three-year contract worth $48 million to add the pass rusher from the Colts, per Adam Schefter.4:27 p.m.:After a few big moves, the Raiders quieted down. There's still plenty more to be done, and lots of names still available to be signed.2:20 p.m.:News that Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign with the San Francisco 49ers is shocking. It also officially removes Vegas from possibly ending up with Evans.2:15 p.m.:The Raiders strike again. They sign WR Jalen Nailor from the Vikings for three years and $35 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.1:46 p.m.:The Raiders have made a splash. It's a three-year, $81 million deal with center Tyler Linderbaum from the Ravens that makes him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history. Deal reported by Adam Schefter.12:10 p.m.:The Raiders are keeping Eric Stokes. It's a three-year, $30 million deal to keep the former first-round in Vegas, per Ian Rapoport.12 noon:The NFL's legal tampering period opens. Reports from insiders will come soon about agreed-upon signings. Nothing can be officially signed until Wednesday.11:10 a.m.:Mike Evans reportedly is considering leaving Tampa Bay. He'd be an awesome target for Fernando Mendoza, if Evans was willing to take the risk to come play with a rookie QB.10:50 a.m.:The negotiating window opens at 12 noon ET, which is 9 a.m. PT. That's when to expect rumors to start coming in quickly.Raiders free agent signingsIn the evening, Matthew Gay signs to be the Raiders' new kicker.The Raiders re-signed Malcolm Koonce to a one-year deal.Moments later, Quay Walker joins the mix as another linebacker, him from the Packers.Another defensive upgrade: Nakobe Dean into the linebacker room from the Eagles.Kwity Paye joins to bolster the pass rush from Indy.Jalen Nailor joins the receiver corps. He was a great slot guy in Minnesota who was overshadowed by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.The Raiders have a center for their presumed new QB. Tyler Linderbaum from the Ravens agrees for three years and a whopping $81 million.Eric Stokes is staying in Vegas. He got a reported three years and $30 million. The deal can't be finalized until Wednesday.Raiders free agent lossesThe Raiders traded Geno Smith away to the New York Jets on Tuesday.While not a signing elsewhere, the trade of Maxx Crosby over the weekend leading into free agency could be a franchise-defining one for both the Raiders and Ravens. (Update: The Ravens pulled out of this deal. It's not clear what happens next).Kenny Pickett signs with the Panthers, departing Vegas after they traded midseason to get him from the Browns.Lonnie Johnson Jr. has signed with the Dolphins to play in their secondary.Dylan Parham leaves for the Jets to play on New York's offensive line.More NFL news:Cowboys shunned by Eagles' free agent for AFC WestPanthers shell out $165 million for 2 free agent starsThis is why the Cowboys failed in trading for Maxx CrosbyRavens' former 1st-round pick retires after 8 NFL seasonsJets trade rumor would mean major WR upgradeRavens have a $38 million last-gasp Lamar Jackson solution to contract problem