The United States played its final two matches of 2025 against Italy, wrapping up on Monday night with a 2-0 victory. It was a solid test to end the year: The Italians are ranked No. 12 in the world and played in the Women's European Championship semifinals this summer.

Back in April, following the U.S. women’s national team’s 2-1 loss to Brazil in the second leg of the two friendlies, head coach Emma Hayes declared her intent to “put players in the frying pan” and feel the heat.

The U.S. women’s national team closed 2025 with a pair of shutouts, but which players cemented their spots under Emma Hayes?

Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added two as the U.S. women's national team routed New Zealand 6-0 on Wednesday night. It was the most goals scored by the United States in a match under coach Emma Hayes. Michelle Cooper had two assists.

T he United States women's national team had a post-Thanksgiving feast when they defeated Italy on Friday, 3-0, with goals by Olivia Moultrie and Catarina Macario. Moultrie's goal came just two minutes in, while Macario scored in the 64th and 76th minute to cement the lopsided scoreline.

Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women's national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first game of the ...

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The U.S. women's national team have a chance to close out the year with a winning streak on Monday. After defeating Italy 3-0 on Friday, the group will face the Europeans once again in the final match to mark the end of 2025 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.