How to watch the USWNT vs. Ireland in Thursday's international friendly
The world's top-ranked women's soccer national team gets some well-earned adulation this week. The Americans have two home friendlies against the Republic of Ireland, with a Thursday opener in Commerce City, Colo., followed by a Sunday finale in Cincinnati. The USWNT is a perfect 15-0 against the Irish. This week, several players are in line for their first international caps.
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Thursday's action takes place on the home pitch of MLS' Colorado Rapids. This marks the ninth USWNT friendly at DSG Park. Cumulatively, USA has outscored its opponent at the high-altitude venue by a score of 27-9.
Coach Emma Hayes will use this two-match set to experiment with new personnel. She's giving her European-based players some rest, due to their extensive schedule across 10 or more months, while calling up some rising NWSL talents for international looks. Standout defender and Chelsea staple Naomi Girma is expected to give it a go, though, after recently making her first appearance for the national team in 2025.
Midfielder Rose Lavelle is also making a return from injury. She missed the first half of the year with ankle trouble. The Cincinnati-born World Cup winner and gold medalist will be welcomed with hometown love on Sunday.
The four international newcomers are midfielder Sam Meza (Seattle Reign FC) and a trio of defenders in Jordyn Bugg (Seattle), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC) and Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current).
Ireland is coached by Carla Ward, who was a member of Hayes' staff during the USWNT gold effort in Paris. The Irish side, ranked 25th in the world, centers around Women's Super League star keeper Courtney Brosnan. Though she plays for Everton and reps the Republic of Ireland, Brosnan was actually born in New Jersey and played collegiately at Syracuse. Elsewhere on the roster is North Carolina Courage midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, who has 21 goals in 125 caps.
2015: 'Abby Wambach scored twice as the United States defeated Ireland, 3-0, on Sunday in an exhibition match in preparation for the Women's World Cup. A goal by defender Julie Johnston extended her scoring streak to three straight matches. It was the fifth straight shutout for the Americans, and it was Hope Solo's 83rd in her career with the United States. Wambach added to her career scoring record of 180 goals. Sunday's match was her 44th with multiple goals.'
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2003: 'Julie Foudy had a goal and two assists, and Abby Wambach scored her first two goals of the season to lead the United States to a 5-0 victory over Ireland last night in an exhibition match in Salt Lake City. Mia Hamm, who came in as a substitute in the second half, also scored for the United States, which will have three more tuneups before the World Cup this fall. Heather O'Reilly also scored.'
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