Overview
- Olivia Moultrie put the U.S. ahead 68 seconds in from a Rose Lavelle pass, continuing the team’s trend of fast starts.
- Catarina Macario scored in the 64th and 76th minutes from assists by Sam Coffey and Lily Yohannes, reaching 15 goals in 28 caps and a team-leading seven in 2025.
- Naomi Girma returned after 149 days out, wore the armband, and halted a dangerous first-half break to anchor the back line.
- Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey made two saves for a clean sheet in her fifth senior appearance.
- Jameese Joseph and Kate Wiesner earned first caps as the U.S. controlled the match, outshooting Italy 18-7 with an 11-2 edge on target.