USWNT Dominates Ireland 4-0 in Colorado Friendly

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) dominated the Republic of Ireland in a friendly match held in Commerce City, Colorado, winning 4-0 with goals from Avery Patterson, Sam Coffey, Rose Lavelle, and Alyssa Thompson. Head coach Emma Hayes fielded a largely NWSL-based roster, including six uncapped players and many with fewer than 10 caps, as part of a broader evaluation of the player pool ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Notably, Rose Lavelle returned to the team after recovering from ankle surgery, and Naomi Girma, one of the few European-based players, anchored the defense. The match also marked the first senior caps for goalkeeper Claudia Dickey and defender Lilly Reale. The USWNT will face Ireland again in Cincinnati before concluding the window with a match against Canada in Washington, D.C. Hayes emphasized this window as a key period for experimentation and integrating new talent while resting regular European-based players.