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U.S. coach Emma Hayes got a good look at the future of the women's national soccer team and developed depth with an eye toward the 2027 Women’s World Cup while some of the more veteran stars stepped away to start families or rest nagging injuries this year.
The USWNT’s chemistry is clicking at every level, with Catarina Macario and Rose Lavelle driving a dominant showing and Olivia Moultrie rising fast.
Catarina Macario opens the scoring with a deft chip for the U.S Women's national team in the first half of a friendly against Italy.
The United States Women’s National Team play their final match of 2025 tonight when they take on Italy in the second of two friendlies during 2025’s international window. The USWNT won 3-0 in the first matchup on Black Friday in Orlando, with Olivia Moultrie scoring inside of 75 seconds and then Catarina Macario providing a brace to secure the win.