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USWNT Extend Unbeaten Summer with Emerging Leaders; Euro 2025 Kicks Off

Emma Hayes’s focus on fresh talent has paid off in a dominant friendly window ahead of a planned ramp-up toward the 2027 World Cup

Canada's Head Coach Casey Stoney sits on a cooler as she watches her team against Costa Rica during international women's friendly soccer action in Toronto, on Friday June 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Overview

  • The USWNT completed a 3–0 victory over Canada in Washington, extending its 2025 record to 8-0-2 and capping a sweep of five summer friendlies
  • Head coach Emma Hayes has handed out 24 senior debuts in 24 matches to build squad depth since taking charge after Paris 2024
  • Midfielder Sam Coffey captained the side for the first time in the Canada match and opened the scoring in the 17th minute
  • Defensive midfielder Claire Hutton notched her first international goal, heading home Rose Lavelle’s corner in the 36th minute
  • UEFAUEFA Women’s Euro 2025 opened in Switzerland with Norway’s 2-1 comeback win over hosts Switzerland, Finland edging Iceland 1-0 and Italy securing 1-0 victory against Belgium