USWNT Defeats Netherlands 2-1 to Close 2024 Season and Alyssa Naeher’s International Career

Veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made six critical saves in her final match, while Lily Yohannes marked her first game since declaring allegiance to the United States.

Alyssa Naeher ended her 11-year USWNT career with a standout performance, making six saves to secure a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
The match marked the USWNT’s 20th consecutive unbeaten game and capped a successful year under new head coach Emma Hayes, including an Olympic gold medal win.
Lily Yohannes, a 17-year-old dual citizen, played her first game for the USWNT since officially choosing to represent the U.S. over the Netherlands, contributing to the decisive second goal.
The Netherlands initially dominated possession and scored first, but an own goal and Lynn Williams’ second-half strike secured the comeback win for the United States.
Naeher retires as one of the most decorated goalkeepers in USWNT history, with two World Cups, an Olympic gold medal, and the highest shutout percentage among American goalkeepers with over 100 caps.