USWNT beats Italy behind 2 goals from Cat Macario
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Rose Lavelle and the United States Women's National Team defeated Italy 3-0 in an international friendly on Friday in Orlando.
The Chicago Red Stars forward doubled the Americans' lead in the 24th minute by scoring off a perfect feed from captain Lindsey Horan. And Swanson found the back of the net again just over a minute later, this time off an assist from Sophia Smith.
The USWNT plays Portugal on Sunday, a few days after the United States lost the first friendly between the two teams.
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USWNT vs. Italy: What to know as Americans aim to end 2025 on high note versus improving Europeans
It's been almost 15 years since the U.S. and Italy faced each other, and while the USWNT have a winning record against the Italians (11-1-4), this is a European side still surging from their 2025 UEFA Euro semifinals appearance. Here's how to watch the upcoming match: