Lavelle Shines as USWNT Edge Japan in Friendly Series Opener
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Updated · U.S. Soccer · Apr 11
Lavelle Shines as USWNT Edge Japan in Friendly Series Opener
53 articles · Updated · U.S. Soccer · Apr 11
The US women's national team defeated Japan 2-1 in San Jose, with Rose Lavelle scoring in her 100th start.
Lavelle also assisted Lindsey Heaps for the second goal, while Riko Ueki scored Japan's only goal in the second half.
The win marks the USWNT's tenth consecutive victory and the first of three friendlies against Japan, highlighting the team's ongoing evolution under coach Emma Hayes.
Did Japan's attack expose defensive vulnerabilities in the USWNT's 10-game winning streak?
After a narrow win, what tactical adjustments must the USWNT make for the next two matches?
How will the USWNT balance returning veterans with its new wave of young talent for a winning formula?
How is the NWSL's financial boom influencing the USWNT's on-field performance and player choices?
Can Japan's national team find stability after their coach's sudden exit to challenge top rivals?
What does Rose Lavelle's milestone goal in her 100th start signal for her leadership role?