USWNT Tops Italy 3-0, 2-0 in Friendlies to End 2025

The United States Women's National Soccer Team capped off the 2025 calendar year with back-to-back victories over Italy in international friendlies, defeating the visitors 3-0 on Friday in Orlando and 2-0 on Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The wins improved the USWNT's record to 11-3-0 for the year, showcasing a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent under coach Emma Hayes.

In the opener at Inter&Co Stadium, Olivia Moultrie scored in the second minute to set the tone, followed by a pair of second-half goals from Catarina Macario in the 64th and 76th minutes. The Americans dominated possession at 68.6 percent and outshot Italy 11-2 on target, securing a clean sheet. Macario, who has emerged as the team's leading scorer with eight goals in 2025, continued her strong form against Italy.

The rematch at Chase Stadium followed a similar script. Macario struck first in the 20th minute, lobbing a shot over goalkeeper Francesca Durante after a long ball from Lily Yohannes. Jaedyn Shaw added the second goal just before halftime in the 41st minute, finishing a crossfield pass from Alyssa Thompson into the top corner. The USWNT controlled 65.8 percent of possession, fired 16...