The report says Tullis-Joyce’s progress was interrupted by a fractured eye socket in 2025, but that she has recovered and remains in Hayes’ plans. Her route back has been built through club responsibility: she became Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper after Mary Earps’ departure, having joined from OL Reign in September 2023.
That role gives her a stronger platform than a fringe international player. However, the report also puts her senior United States total at seven appearances, so the call-up does not guarantee another start. It places her back in the conversation, not beyond competition.
The United States are due to face Spain at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on 10 October, before meeting again at Subaru Park in Pennsylvania on 13 October. The report describes Spain as the world’s top-ranked side, making the series a demanding examination of both goalkeeping technique and defensive organisation.
Spain’s pressure should test Tullis-Joyce’s ability to play calmly from the back. Against an opponent capable of controlling possession, saves may be only one part of the assessment; decision-making under pressure could determine how Hayes views her international readiness.
With three goalkeepers competing across only two matches, Hayes has limited minutes to distribute. Tullis-Joyce therefore needs to make an impression whether she starts, comes off the bench or is used in only one fixture.
The next storyline is the teamsheet in Washington. If Tullis-Joyce earns a start and handles Spain’s press effectively, this reported recall could become a meaningful step toward a larger international role.