USWNT Defeats Brazil 2-0 in SoFi Stadium

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) secured a 2-0 victory over Brazil in an international friendly at SoFi Stadium, thanks to goals from Trinity Rodman and Lindsey Heaps. Despite missing key players like Naomi Girma and Sophia Smith, the U.S. team, under new coach Emma Hayes, is using these matches to experiment and integrate younger players ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Emma Hayes praised Alyssa Thompson for her play-making role, which led to Rodman's early goal. The game, part of a series of two friendlies, saw a large crowd in attendance and marked the first women's professional sporting event at SoFi Stadium. Brazil, also in a transitional phase, struggled to capitalize on their chances, leading to their defeat. The two teams are set to meet again in another friendly match.