Overview

• Catarina Macario opened scoring in the 28th minute and assisted Sam Coffey’s finish before Lindsey Heaps sealed the victory with a second-half header.
• The USWNT exploited China’s aggressive high line, with Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper routinely creating space for the attack.
• Emma Hayes marked her 17th win in 21 games as coach, reinforcing the squad’s recovery following losses to Japan and Brazil.
• Emerging talents like Alyssa Thompson, Michelle Cooper and Lily Yohannes stepped up in spite of the absence of key players Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson.
• The squad will face Jamaica in St. Louis on June 3 as it continues preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.