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Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears has been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team for three games against Japan this month.

Sears has begun the year in strong form. The 25-year-old has tallied one goal and two assists for Racing in two NWSL games so far this season. She has also scored twice in five games for the USWNT this year, across two camps.

Sears has earned 17 caps for the United States, scoring six goals. This marks her 10th career call-up and third of 2026.

The USWNT will face Japan three times during the camp: on April 11 at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (5:30 p.m. ET), on April 14 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (10 p.m. ET), and on April 17 at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (9 p.m. ET).

All three matches will air nationally on TNT and truTV, with streaming on HBOMax. Spanish language coverage will be available on Universo and Peacock.

Japan is coming off a title in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, held in Australia earlier this month. Japan outscored its opponents 29-1 in the tournament.

“Japan is undoubtedly one of...