Manager Emma Hayes quickly quelled any doubts on whether or not Rodman would play after a long time away from the national team. The head coach unveiled that Rodman will captain the team during their first match against Paraguay, a conversation she had with the winger as they mapped out training camps and evaluated her progress.

The U.S. women's national team opened their first of two January Camp friendlies with a dominant 6-0 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The U.S. Women's National Team started slow, but went on to defeat Paraguay 6-0 with goals from Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman, Reilyn Turner, Emma Sears, and an own goal situation. The USWNT have now scored 23 goals against Paraguay in the last three meetings.

The Emma Hayes era with the United States women's national team has been a good one so far, with 26 wins and just three losses in 31 games.

The U.S. women's national team will begin its 2026 schedule without captain Lindsey Heaps.