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Trinity Rodman Shines in USWNT's 2-0 Victory Over Brazil

The forward scored in her return from an eight-month injury as the team balanced youth development with competitive play at SoFi Stadium.

  • Trinity Rodman marked her return to the USWNT with an early goal, assisted by Alyssa Thompson, in the fifth minute of play.
  • Lindsey Heaps secured the second goal with a penalty kick in the 66th minute after Lily Yohannes was fouled in the box.
  • Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made six saves in her USWNT debut, maintaining a clean sheet against a persistent Brazilian attack.
  • The match, attended by over 32,000 fans, was the first professional women's sporting event at SoFi Stadium, highlighting the growing support for women's soccer.
  • Coach Emma Hayes continued to experiment with lineups, integrating younger players like Alyssa Thompson and Lily Yohannes to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
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