Amanda Gutierrez got the lift in the 95th minute Brazil To win 2-1 US Women’s Team Late Tuesday night at Paypal Park in San Jose, California.
This wasn’t because Americans wanted to finish this April window, they split the doubleheader 1-1. But while manager Emma Hayes wants to win every game, she has now said for months that she wants to wind up the 2027 World Cup trophy rather than defeating the Friendlies team.
uswnt When did you make a hot start? Katarina Macario Scored in the first minute. With her Alyssa Thompson It was a bright spot for the attacks many times in the first half, and it was dangerous. In fact, their connection was so deadly that Brazil had to make an early defensive replacement to explain Thompson’s speed.
But most of all, the pain was rising. Hayes has made seven changes to the starting lineup, including goalkeepers Mandy McLin Who got her third start? Avery Pattersondebuting in a 2-0 victory on Saturday, with 19-year-old Gisele Thompson playing outside, but with Tallamakkeun Emily Sonnet It was a centre-back option.
Of course, there was a breakdown in the inexperienced backline that I had never played together before. For example, Kerolin’s stunning equal goal in the 24th minute saw a misunderstanding between Claire Hutton and McKeown. According to the broadcast, Hayes said at halftime that she needs to be better in her build-up and that McGlynn is hoping to be stronger in her decision-making. The second half featured many changes that affected the rhythm of the game, slowing down players on both sides.
That was until the last few minutes of the halt when Brazil got its last words.
USWNT won this first match of this consecutive match on Saturday, but Tuesday’s victory must feel like a bit of revenge for Brazil after losing to the Americans in a gold medal match at last summer’s Olympics.
Still, this was like the game Hayes needed to watch. Developing player pools with sights set in 2027 and 2028 acknowledges how important it is for younger players to have these opportunities against quality enemies like Brazil.
This is the takeaway from the match:
Game Play:
As on Saturday, when Trinity Rodman The US, who scored in the first five minutes, flew and scored in the first 35 seconds. Alyssa Thompson loosened and loosened near the midfield, sprinting to her left flank, hoping to take a shot before working on the box. Brazilian goalkeeper Natasha Hornger However, it allowed Macario to dive down and finish.
This was Macario’s second goal of the year (and 10th overall in the national team). She recently scored Columbia The Shebelieves Cup in February was USWNT’s first goal since 2022.
Turning Point:
The match appeared to be heading for a draw until USWNT got caught up in the transition. Crystal Dun And Gisele Thompson was too expensive and allowed Luany Go behind and slide the perfect pass across the penalty box to score an easy, winning goal at stop time.
The US attempted an equalizer for the last two seconds.
Key Statistics:
According to US Soccer, the starting lineup averages 17.9 caps, which is the lowest average per player in the last 24 years.
The most capped player in the starting XI was Sonnett of 106. Additionally, seven starters (McGlynn, McKeown, Patterson, Hutton, Gisele Thompson, and Michelle Cooper And Lily Johannes) had international appearances of less than six for the USWNT.
What’s next for USWNT?
The team’s next training camp will be at the end of May and will include two matches against China. The first will take place on May 31st at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, and June 3rd at St. Louis Energy Park.
Hayes continues to experiment with lineups and combinations, and promises to give younger players more opportunities, but beware of the return of some veterans. If you’re healthy, probably Naomi Gilma, Rose LovellMallory Swanson and/or Lynn Biyendolo could wrap up.
It will also be interesting to see which goalkeeper will be called next month. Hayes said people like veterans who weren’t involved in recent camps. Casey Murphyit’s still mixing. But I know the time.
Laken Litman covers Fox Sports’ college football, college basketball and soccer. She previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, USA Today and Indianapolis Star. She is the author of Strong Like A Woman, published in Spring 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Follow her @lakenlitman.
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