In a report published October 5, Utah Royals FC announced that eight players have been called up to their respective national squads for the FIFA international window from October 5 to October 13.
The group of players includes representatives from Japan, Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica.
Three Japanese players have been selected for the October FIFA window: forward Mina Tanaka, defender Miyabi, and midfielder Narumi. Tanaka has recorded six goals and three assists during the 2026 NWSL season, including a goal on September 12 that set club records for career game-winning goals and single-season game-winning goals. Narumi, making her first return to the Japanese National squad since January 2025, has scored three goals in her first season with the club. Defender Miyabi joined the Royals following the 2025 season and has contributed to a ten-game unbeaten streak to open the 2026 campaign.
The Japanese Women’s National Team is scheduled to play France on Friday, October 9, before facing Germany on Tuesday, October 13, in Bremen, Germany.
Canadian forward Cloé Lacasse will join the Canadian Women’s National Team for matches against Denmark on Friday, October 9, and Monday, October 12. Lacasse has recorded 17 goal contributions this season, consisting of seven goals and 10 assists, matching the single-season NWSL assist record set by Tobin Heath in 2016.
In the United States, defender Kate Del Fava earned her first-ever senior team call up. Del Fava has played every minute for Utah since the club relaunched in 2024. She will play the U.S. against Spain on October 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and on October 13 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Jameese Joseph has been called up to the United States U-23 squad for matches against the Dominican Republic U-23 Women’s National Team on Friday, October 9, and Tuesday, October 13. Joseph made her home debut on Sunday, September 20.
Kiana Palacios and Kameron Simmonds will represent their respective nations. Palacios will join the Mexican Women’s National Team for friendlies against Jamaica on Friday, October 9, and Tuesday, October 13. Simmonds will join the Jamaican Women’s National Team for matches against Mexico on October 9 and October 13.
The international window concludes on October 13, 2026.
