Overview

• The USWNT delivered a 3-0 win over China at Allianz Field thanks to goals from Catarina Macario, Sam Coffey and Lindsey Heaps.
• Emma Hayes compensated for missing stars on maternity leave and injury by reintroducing defender Naomi Girma and experimenting with her back line and midfield.
• Lo’eau LaBonta made history as the oldest-ever USWNT debutant at 32 while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce recorded her second straight shutout.
• Emerging attackers Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper consistently penetrated China’s defense and set up key scoring opportunities.
• The match served as a final tune-up before the Americans face Jamaica in St. Louis on June 3 ahead of their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.