USWNT head coach Emma Hayes has called up Utah Royals defender Kate Del Fava to replace injured Naomi Girma, set to take on No. 1 ranked Spain

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Kate Del Fava #8 of Utah Royals controls the ball during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and Utah Royals at Inter&Co Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images

Today, it was announced that U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has called up Utah Royals defender Kate Del Fava from the U23 team to replace the injured Naomi Girma.

Kate Del Fava via Instagram: “Biggest dream come true.”

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“Del Fava was already set to travel to Atlanta on Monday as an “overage” player in the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team training camp that is being held concurrently with Hayes’ camp at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. She will now just switch hotels.“

The URFC star has played every minute for her club since re-joining in 2024. The team is on the verge of making history as they look to book their first-ever NWSL playoff spot.

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