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International Notebook: Four ACFC Players Called in for April Window [updated] | HubSpot

Written by Katelyn Best | 3/31/23 7:00 AM

Edited 4/8/2023 following Alyssa Thompson’s mid-window call-up.

Four Angel City players—Claire Emslie, Jun Endo, Katie Johnson, and Ali Riley—have been called into camp by their respective national teams for the FIFA window taking place April 3–11.

Emslie will be available for selection for Scotland's two matches during the break, the first against Australia on Friday, April 7 at 5:15 a.m. Pacific time, and the second against Costa Rica on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:35 a.m.

Endo's Nadeshiko will play two matches in Europe, one against Portugal on April 7 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific, and one on April 11 against Denmark on April 11 at 9:00 a.m.

Johnson, who has not played for Mexico since 2019, has been called up for a two-stop American tour against NWSL opponents. El Tri will face the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. Pacific time, and the Houston Dash on April 11 at 5 p.m.

Riley and the Football Ferns will travel to Turkey for two matches, facing Iceland on April 7 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific, and Nigeria on April 10 at 6:00 a.m.

On Sunday, April 8, Alyssa Thompson was called up for the US to replace Mallory Swanson after Swanson was injured in the April 7 game against Ireland. Thompson will be available for selection for the team’s April 11 match, also against Ireland, in St. Louis at 4:30 p.m.