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U.S. WNT unveils final roster for Tournament of Nations opener on Thursday at Children's Mercy Park

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named the final 23-player roster for the 2018 Tournament of Nations, which begins Thursday when the U.S. faces Japan at world-class Children's Mercy Park in the second game of a high-profile doubleheader.

The U.S. WNT and Japan will square off at 6 p.m. CT on the opening matchday of an elite tournament that showcases four of the best women's national teams in the world. The first match at Children’s Mercy Park will see Brazil battle Australia at 3:15 p.m. CT. Tickets for the doubleheader are now on sale through ussoccer.