The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has closed out the calendar year with its 12th victory.
The USWNT defeated Italy 2-0 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, marking the American’s second consecutive sweep of the Italians and fourth consecutive win to end the year.
Catarina Macario got the USWNT on the board in the 20th minute with her eighth goal of the year. Macario is the first U.S. player to score in three straight games since Mallory Swanson scored six in a row from November 2022 to February 2023. Jaedyn Shaw tacked on another goal in the 41st minute to pad the USWNT’s lead, while goalkeeper Claudia Dickey turned in a clean sheet with a save on the Italians’ lone shot on goal.
USA TODAY provided live updates and highlights from Monday’s action:
66′ – USWNT 2-0 Italy
What a chaotic sequence! Avery Patterson got a cross pass to the middle of the box, which was headed toward the goal by captain Lindsey Heaps. Italy’s goalkeeper blocked the attempt, but Cat Macario was there to clean up the shot to put the USWNT up by 3-0. But not so fast. A foul was called on Lily Yohannes for holding, resulting in the goal and Macario’s brace being wiped off the board.
61′ – USWNT 2-0 Italy
Emma Sears was assessed a yellow card following a collision with Italian goalkeeper Francesca Durante.
USWNT subs
Avery Patterson, Kennedy Wesley and Emma Sears are subbed in at halftime for Naomi Girma, Emily Fox and Alyssa Thompson.
Italy subs
Sofia Cantore replaced Agnese Bonfantini at halftime.
HT – USWNT 2-0 New Italy
The USWNT has a 2-0 lead at halftime. It was all U.S. in the first half with the Americans possessing the ball 63.7% of the time, compared to just 36.3% for Italy. The USWNT had two shots on the goal and five shot attempts, while Italy was held in check with one shot on the goal and two shot attempts.
45′ – USWNT 2-0 Italy
Alice Corelli tried to get Italy on board, but USWNT goalkeeper Claudia Dickey saved the attempt.
41′ – USWNT 2-0 Italy
Jaedyn Shaw put the USWNT up 2-0 over Italy ahead of halftime. Fresh off a NWSL championship with Gotham FC, Shaw launched a strike from the outside the box to the top right corner to snap her 13-game USWNT scoring drought. Alyssa Thompson was credited with an assist.
20′ – USWNT 1-0 Italy
Cat Macario didn’t miss this time. Lily Yohannes found Macario in stride and Macario chipped it in right over Italian goalkeeper Francesca Durante. The impressive shot drew an amazed reaction from USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. Macario has been on a heater and her goal marks her third against Italy in the last two games. She’s up to eight goals on the year.
7′ – USWNT 0-0 Italy
USWNT’s Claudia Dickey nearly had a goalkeeper assist to start the match. Dickey connected with Cat Macario, who sprinted past two defenders up the middle of the field with the ball. Macario was close to getting the Americans on the board first, but Macario’s shot on the goal went wide and missed to the right.
Kickoff
We are underway at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
USWNT lineup vs. Italy
USA: Claudia Dickey (18); Jordyn Bugg (2), Naomi Girma (4), Lily Yohannes (7), Jaedyn Shaw (8), Kate Wiesner (9), Lindsey Heaps (10-Capt.), Claire Hutton (15), Cat Macario (20), Alyssa Thompson (21), Emily Fox (23)
Available Subs: Mandy McGlynn (1), Avery Patterson (3), Kennedy Wesley (5), Croix Bethune (11), Lilly Reale (12), Olivia Moultrie (13), Emily Sonnett (14), Rose Lavelle (16), Sam Coffey (17), Emma Sears (19), Jaelin Howell (25), Jameese Joseph (26)
Italy vs USWNT lineup
When is USWNT vs. Italy?
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 1.
Where is USWNT vs. Italy being played?
The USWNT-Italy friendly will be played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How to watch USWNT vs. Italy
The match will be televised on TBS, with Spanish-language television broadcast available on Universo.
How to stream USWNT vs. Italy
The match will stream on Max and Peacock. Streaming is also available on Sling.
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