San Jose, California– Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and United States of America Won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.
Lindsey Heaps Also scored for the US, which has won 10 consecutive matches for the first time since 2023.
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Reiko Uiki Scored for Japan. It was the first goal conceded by the United States since the 3–1 victory. portugal On October 26, a duration of 866 minutes.
Lavelle scored in the ninth minute to give the United States an early lead. This goal was scored from a free kick Sam’s Coffee which was sent from Laval trinity rodman.
It was Lavelle’s 28th international goal and the 100th start of his career.
Heaps scored on a feed from Lavelle less than three minutes into the second half. It was Heaps’ 40th goal for the United States.
Ueki reduced the gap for Japan with a header in the 61st.
The next game between the two teams will be in Seattle on Tuesday before concluding in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday.
Sophia Wilson She was in the starting lineup for the national team for the first time after the birth of her daughter. She had not played for the US since October 2024.
Japan was on its way to victory in the Women’s Asian Cup. During the tournament, Japan outscored its opponents 29–1 and defeated the hosts Australia 1-0 in the championship match.
Japan’s performance in the tournament qualified the team for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil the following year. The Concacaf W Championships in late November is the qualification tournament for the United States.
Japan won the last meeting with the United States in 2025 2-1 SheBelieves Cup Last.
