2019 Schedule Set as “Countdown to the Cup” Takes WNT on 10-Game, 10-City Tour

U.S. Soccer has announced the complete list of games for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 schedule leading into next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Countdown to the Cup will run from January to May with the USA playing a total of 10 games – two in Europe followed by eight domestic – before departing for France in pursuit of another World Cup title. The schedule currently features seven teams (and will likely be eight) that will be participating in France.

• READ: The Ins & Outs of the 2019 WNT Schedule

2019 U.S. Women’s National Team Schedule - COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP

Date	Opponent	Kickoff	Venue; City
Jan. 19	France	2:30 p.m. ET	Stade Océane; Le Havre, France
Jan. 22	Spain	2:30 p.m. ET	Estadio José Rico Perez; Alicante, Spain
Feb. 27	Japan	7 p.m. ET	Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa.
March 2	England	3:30 p.m. CT	Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn.
March 5	Brazil	8 p.m. ET	Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla.
April 4	Australia	7 p.m. MT	Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colo.
April 7	Belgium	6 p.m. PT	Banc of California Stadium; Los Angeles, Calif.
May 12	South Africa, Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	1:30 p.m. PT	Levi’s Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.
May 16	TBA (based on WWC Draw), Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	7 p.m. CT	Busch Stadium; St. Louis, Mo.
May 26	Mexico, Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	12 p.m. ET	Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.

JILL ELLIS SAYS
“This schedule checks a lot of important boxes in our preparation for the World Cup. We’ll get to experience a variety of teams in regard to their strengths and styles of play and almost all of them will be in their World Cup preparation as well. We are playing tough games in Europe, which is vitally important, and also get to play in front of our home fans at venues all across the USA. It will go fast, but these games will be a major factor in pushing us to be at our peak once we arrive in France next summer.”

WATCH THE DRAW ON DEC. 8
The USA will learn its group opponents and schedule for the 2019 World Cup on Dec. 8 when the Final Draw is held in Paris. The show can be seen at 12 p.m. ET on FS2, Telemundo, Universo and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports will offer extensive Draw coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET.

• READ: Five Things to Know on the Draw

GET YOUR TICKETS! JOIN US ON OUR COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP
Tickets for all domestic matches will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Dec. 13 through ussoccer.com at 10 a.m. local time for that venue. Groups of 20 or more can order directly at ussoccer.com.

For all eight domestic matches, Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.

U.S. SOCCER MEMBERSHIP (INCLUDES EARLY ACCESS TO TICKETS)
For the opportunity to buy tickets before either the general public or those on U.S. Soccer’s social media channels, fans should consider purchasing a U.S. Soccer Membership (only $55 for a one-year term at membership.ussoccer.com ). New Members who join by Sunday, Dec. 9, at 11:59 p.m. ET will have the opportunity to buy tickets for the 2019 Countdown to the Cup before those on U.S. Soccer’s social media channels, plus receive other benefits, like a Member-exclusive scarf and a ten-percent discount on purchases at store.ussoccer.com.

FANTASY CAMP SET FOR NASHVILLE
U.S. Soccer will offer a Girls’ Fantasy Camp around the SheBelieves Cup match in Nashville, running from March 1 to 4, 2019. The camp is a fundraiser to support the U.S. Soccer Development Fund and includes training sessions with former Women’s National Team players, premium match tickets, behind-the-scenes access, accommodations, meals, U.S. Soccer apparel, and more. The camp is open to girls born in 2005, 2006 and 2007. For more information, contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org.