Beckie, Sinclair, Rodríguez, Sugita called up for FIFA international games

As the international window approaches, the world is calling for the Thorns

Portland Thorns FC announced today that four players have been called up by their respective national teams to play friendlies in the upcoming FIFA international window. Forwards Janine Beckie and Christine Sinclair will represent Canada, midfielder Rocky Rodríguez will join Costa Rica, and Hina Sugita is set to participate with Japan.

Beckie (96 caps), Sinclair (317 caps) and Canada will play a pair of matches at Estadio Municipal de Chapín in Spain, facing Argentina on Oct. 6 and Morocco on Oct. 10.

Rodríguez (79 caps) and Costa Rica are set to host the Philippines at Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium on Oct. 7 and Oct. 11.

Sugita (29 caps) and Japan will face Nigeria on Oct. 6 at Noevir Stadium Kobe and New Zealand on Oct. 9 at Nagano U Stadium.

Japan vs. Nigeria (Friendly match)

Oct. 6 12:25 a.m. (Pacific)

Hina Sugita (Japan)

Noevir Stadium Kobe (Hyogo-ku, Kobe, Japan)

Canada vs. Argentina (Friendly match)

Oct. 6, 10 a.m. (Pacific)

Janine Beckie, Christine Sinclair (Canada)

Estadio Municipal de Chapín (Jerez, Spain)

Costa Rica vs. Philippines (Friendly match)

Oct. 7, 6 p.m. (Pacific)