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National Post
03-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Top-ranked U.S. women cruise to win over Canada in soccer friendly
Article content Canada went into Wednesday's contest with a 4-53-9 all-time record against the U.S. in a rivalry that dates back to 1986 when the Canadian women's program was established. The Canadians have not won on American soil since Nov. 11, 2000. Article content In their most recent meeting, last April at the SheBelieves Cup in Columbus, Ohio, the two teams played to a 2-2 draw before the U.S. won a penalty shootout 5-4. The Americans also won by penalty shootout in the game before that, the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal in March 2024. Article content Canada's last win over the U.S. was a 1-0 decision in the Tokyo Olympic semifinal in August 2021. That was the Americans' first loss to their northern neighbours since March 2001, in the group stage of the Algarve Cup. Article content It was 29 C, feeling like 32 C at kickoff for the clash of the last two Olympic champions. Article content The U.S. came out with purpose and Biyendolo, put behind the Canadian defence in the sixth minute, failed to find the target with an attempted chip. Two minutes later, Canada's defence was cut open again with Sheridan stopping Biyendolo's header. Article content Article content After going down 1-0, Canada threatened for the first time in the 20th minute only to see U.S. goalkeeper Claudia Dickey, in just her second senior appearance, deny Jordyn Huitema from in close. Article content Sheridan stopped Alyssa Thompson in the 23rd minute after another Canadian defensive breakdown. Article content The U.S. had 63% possession in the first half and outshot Canada 8-5 (6-2 in shots on target). Article content Early in the second half, the Americans queued up to take a shot on the Canadian goal, winning ball after ball. Article content Stoney sent on Nichelle Prince and Shelina Zadorsky in the 62nd minute. Simi Awujo, Holly Ward, Marie Levasseur and Annabelle Chukwu followed off the Canadian bench. Article content Biyendolo hit the crossbar in the 80th minute as the Canadian defence was found wanting again. Article content Appointed in January, Stoney saw her record with Canada fall to 6-2-1. The lone previous loss was a 1-0 setback April 8 at the hands of No. 32 Argentina in Langford, B.C. — 'a game we should never lose,' said Stoney.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
More changes coming to USWNT roster ahead of Sunday matchup with Ireland
U.S. women's national team fans can expect more change from Emma Hayes this weekend as the national team prepares to face Ireland for the second time in four days in Cincinnati. The U.S. women's head coach told reporters in a brief media availability on Saturday that she will continue making changes with the roster, keeping with her theme of testing the depth of the national team's player pool. Advertisement The team continues its three-game week with the second of back-to-back friendlies against Ireland at TQL Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The team then heads to Washington, D.C., where they face continental rival Canada on Wednesday at Audi Field. When asked what Hayes will look for in her team during this window, she said: 'Progress, always. 'With that, when you play the same opponent twice in four days, is (seeing) how quickly you can learn. Not just about yourself, but when an opponent makes adaptations, how are you going to look to exploit that? So, (looking at those) details, looking for those things, particularly with the fact that I'm going to be making changes tomorrow.' Changes have become the norm for Hayes, who has seen 21 players debut on the senior team since she took over as head coach of the program last year. Advertisement The U.S. cruised to a 4-0 victory against Ireland on Thursday in a match that saw midfielder Rose Lavelle's triumphant return from injury as well as three debuts. Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey of Seattle Reign FC and left back Lilly Reale of Gotham FC earned starts in Colorado. Reign defender Jordyn Bugg also earned her first cap, subbing on late in the second half for captain Naomi Girma. The three remaining uncapped players on the roster heading into Sunday include Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson, who did not dress for Thursday's game, Seattle Reign midfielder Sam Meza and Kansas City Current defender Izzy Rodriguez. This current USWNT roster is without some of its veteran stars. Hayes chose to give European-based players the summer off, describing this rest as a necessary break from long seasons in Europe. This is especially important as the team looks ahead to World Cup 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles the following year. Girma, who plays for Chelsea, is the only European-based player on the roster. The remaining 24 players on the roster play in the NWSL. Advertisement The match on Sunday is also serving as a homecoming for Lavelle, who hails from Cincinnati. The veteran midfielder had been absent from the pitch for six months, recovering from ankle surgery. She had an explosive return with the U.S. on Thursday, recording a goal and an assist in her first game back with the team. 'I think the structure in the team has allowed her game to elevate another level,' Hayes said, 'and what we saw the other night was how much we've missed her, even in the few months she's been out.' But Hayes cautioned that Lavelle's time on the pitch will continue to be managed. In their first match against Ireland, the midfielder was subbed off in the 59th minute. 'I have to, again, proceed with a bit of caution, because she's just coming back, so it's a really tight turnaround, and I'm going to have to manage things properly tomorrow for her,' Hayes said. 'But we're delighted to have her back.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. US Women's national team, NWSL, Women's Soccer 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
More changes coming to USWNT roster ahead of Sunday matchup with Ireland
U.S. women's national team fans can expect more change from Emma Hayes this weekend as the national team prepares to face Ireland for the second time in four days in Cincinnati. The U.S. women's head coach told reporters in a brief media availability on Saturday that she will continue making changes with the roster, keeping with her theme of testing the depth of the national team's player pool. Advertisement The team continues its three-game week with the second of back-to-back friendlies against Ireland at TQL Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The team then heads to Washington, D.C., where they face continental rival Canada on Wednesday at Audi Field. When asked what Hayes will look for in her team during this window, she said: 'Progress, always. 'With that, when you play the same opponent twice in four days, is (seeing) how quickly you can learn. Not just about yourself, but when an opponent makes adaptations, how are you going to look to exploit that? So, (looking at those) details, looking for those things, particularly with the fact that I'm going to be making changes tomorrow.' Changes have become the norm for Hayes, who has seen 21 players debut on the senior team since she took over as head coach of the program last year. The U.S. cruised to a 4-0 victory against Ireland on Thursday in a match that saw midfielder Rose Lavelle's triumphant return from injury as well as three debuts. Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey of Seattle Reign FC and left back Lilly Reale of Gotham FC earned starts in Colorado. Reign defender Jordyn Bugg also earned her first cap, subbing on late in the second half for captain Naomi Girma. The three remaining uncapped players on the roster heading into Sunday include Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson, who did not dress for Thursday's game, Seattle Reign midfielder Sam Meza and Kansas City Current defender Izzy Rodriguez. This current USWNT roster is without some of its veteran stars. Hayes chose to give European-based players the summer off, describing this rest as a necessary break from long seasons in Europe. This is especially important as the team looks ahead to World Cup 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles the following year. Girma, who plays for Chelsea, is the only European-based player on the roster. The remaining 24 players on the roster play in the NWSL. Advertisement The match on Sunday is also serving as a homecoming for Lavelle, who hails from Cincinnati. The veteran midfielder had been absent from the pitch for six months, recovering from ankle surgery. She had an explosive return with the U.S. on Thursday, recording a goal and an assist in her first game back with the team. 'I think the structure in the team has allowed her game to elevate another level,' Hayes said, 'and what we saw the other night was how much we've missed her, even in the few months she's been out.' But Hayes cautioned that Lavelle's time on the pitch will continue to be managed. In their first match against Ireland, the midfielder was subbed off in the 59th minute. 'I have to, again, proceed with a bit of caution, because she's just coming back, so it's a really tight turnaround, and I'm going to have to manage things properly tomorrow for her,' Hayes said. 'But we're delighted to have her back.' (Photo of Avery Patterson celebrating with Ally Senator and Rose Lavelle: Ron Chenoy / Imagn Images)
Al Arabiya
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Lavelle Returns to the USWNT and Scores in 4-0 Win Over Ireland
Rose Lavelle scored in her first national team match of the year after ankle surgery, and the US defeated Ireland 4–0 on Thursday night. Avery Patterson, Sam Coffey, and Alyssa Thompson also scored for the US. Lavelle last played for the national team in December against the Netherlands. Patterson, making her third start for the national team, scored on a header off a short corner from Lavelle in the 18th minute. It was her first international goal. Coffey added a goal before halftime with a shot that cut across to the far post. It was her third national team goal and second in the last three games. Lavelle made it 3–0 in the 53rd, scoring handily off a well-placed pass from Ally Sentnor. Thompson ran the ball from the center line, danced around a defender, and finished with a blast from atop the box in the 63rd. Coach Emma Hayes gave her Europe-based players–including Lindsey Heaps, Catarina Macario, and Emily Fox–time off after their seasons. The exception was defender Naomi Girma, who is working her way back from a calf injury. Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey, who plays for the Seattle Reign, and Lilly Reale, a defender for Gotham, started for the US in their national team debuts. The youngest player on the squad, 18-year-old Jordyn Bugg, made her debut as a second-half substitute. Six of the 11 starters had less than 10 appearances with the national team. Lavelle, with 111 appearances on the team, was one of the veterans in the lineup along with defender Emily Sonnett. The US has faced Ireland 16 times and never dropped a match. The Irish have scored just one goal against the US.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
At 32, LaBonta Finally Gets Her Chance With USWNT, As Does Dickey
By Michael Lewis Say this about Emma Hayes: The U.S. Women's National Team head coach is an equal opportunity employer. No age discrimination here, as she will give younger and experienced players a chance to take their shots at making the team. On Tuesday, she called two players into camp who are on opposite sides of the age spectrum and who have never played for the national squad. Hayes summoned 25-year-old goalkeeper Claudia Dickey of Seattle Reign FC, and 32-year-old Lo'eau LaBonta, who captains the Kansas City Current. LaBonta's all-up is one of those feel-good stories we need every once in a while. If LaBonta plays in the upcoming friendlies against China PR on May 31 or vs. Jamaica on June 3, she will become the oldest player to debut for the USWNT program in its 40-year history. In some respects, her story is not unlike Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, who was called into the U.S. Men's National Team only two weeks prior to his 28th birthday in 2024. He has not let up filling the net in Major League Soccer and Concacaf Champions Cup and is under consideration to represent the U.S. at the Concacaf Gold Cup. LaBonta had to wait a bit longer, but she is a major reason the Current (7-2-0, 21 points) is sitting atop the National Women's Soccer League standings, with a four-point lead over the San Diego Wave (5-2-2, 17). She has scored three goals and assisted once in nine appearances, playing every minute (810) as the team leader. The 5-foot-1 midfielder also reminds us that you don't have to be a big player to make a big impact on the game. And it certainly helps LaBonta plays the game with so much joy and passion. 'Soccer is a game at the end of the day,' she told The Independent of Kansas City on March 22. 'And games are supposed to be fun.' So, it's not surprising that LaBonta has forged a never-say-die history in her career. After winning playing at Stanford University and helping the team capture the 2011 NCAA Division I women's tournament, she was taken by Sky Blue FC (now Gotham FC) in the 2015 NWSL College Draft. She played six games but was waived that July to make room for players returning from the Women's World Cup. 'I didn't want to just end it there, so I trained even harder and then got on Kansas City's roster,' LaBonta told The Independent. Undeterred, LaBonta played 22 matches with FC Kansas City in 2016-17, performed on loan with the Western Sydney Wanderers from 2017-19 before returning to the states. She played 42 times for the Utah Royals from 2018-20 before joining the expansion Current in 2021. Since then, LaBonta has become an influential player, connecting for 17 goals in 85 appearances. She has converted 12 penalty kicks, good for third on the NWSL all-time list. She also has liked to fake a hamstring injury during those PK celebrations (there's that joy). And she has been named to the NWSL Best XI of the Week 10 times. In 2021, she and husband, former Sporting Kansas City standout and Honduran international midfielder Roger Espinoza were named Honorary All-Americans by the United Soccer Coaches. "She's deserving of the call-up," Hayes said during a Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon. 'She's been consistent in everything that she has done. And I think with the volume of young players or less experienced players we're bringing in, I think we have to get that balance right. And obviously, with the 23s [Under-23 team] Hayes was referring to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be hosted by Brazil. Two years out from that competition, it is uncertain whether LaBonta will be on that squad, because of her age. But given her background, she likely will make much of her opportunity and have fun doing it as well. Dickey also will have an opportunity to demonstrate to Hayes and her coaching staff in camp. Hayes is trying to find a keeper to replace Alyssa Naeher, who has retired from international competition. Naeher backstopped the USA to the 2019 Women's World Cup crown and to a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Hayes has been impressed with Dickey, who earned the Reign's starting job last year. She has conceded only seven goals in nine matches for a 0.78 this season, while registering three clean sheets. Last year, he had a 1.36 GAA over 19 contests. "I mean, the data don't lie. Claudia Dickey is probably the best performing goalkeeper in the NWSL this season," she said. "I've seen a different level in her game this year. If you think about last camp, players only played a couple of games. It's really hard to make those decisions on players based on previous seasons form, but I think Seattle in general is a much-improved team." The U.S. head coach indicated that Dickey got the nod over Angel City FC goalie Angelina Anderson, who is 24. "But with Claudia, I think she's got that extra years' experience, particularly over someone like Angelina Anderson," she said. "I spoke a lot with [Reign head coach] Hayes added that Dickey could have played with the Under-23 team in Germany "That would have been another step for her, but we felt her form and the quality she's demonstrating, she's tracking in the right direction," Hayes said. "I think she's someone who deserves to be in this position." The three goalkeepers in camp will have combined for four international appearances. That included two women who had varied results against Brazil. Manchester United's Phallon Tullis-Joyce was impressive in her USMNT debut in a 2-0 win on April 5, while Utah Royals' Mandy McGlynn, who has three caps. guarded the goal in a 2-1 defeat three days later. "Fallon's had a wonderful season for Manchester United," Hayes of Tullis-Joyce, who was on the losing end of Chelsea's 3-0 win in the Women's FA Cup final last weekend. "The last few games, she's had to play the top teams in England, and you start to get to see the challenges that come with that. But overall, I think it has been a great season for Fallon. "I think Mandy has great potential, a great upside. I said it before in the Brazil game, while I didn't think in the first half, she necessarily executed the right decisions. What impressed me was her ability to bounce back. I thought mentally, she stood strong. We all know they don't have the international experience, say, of Alyssa Naeher. But that's what this is about. We are creating exposures for a less developed group of goalkeepers that a lot of them have under five caps. We've got to start building that." Regardless of who is in the net for China PR or Jamaica, she will be under close scrutiny. Hayes, who took over the coaching reins a year ago, said that she doesn't want to get caught holding tryouts for a new keeper again. "I've inherited that challenge. I didn't make that challenge," she said. "You've had a goalkeeper in Alyssa Naeher that played a lot of minutes. No one else played a lot of minutes. You can't cut a corner on that stuff. Unfortunately, it will take a little bit of time. First of all, if you look at the pool of players at the top end, most senior players, Fallon being one of them, I think for me, she's leading in that area at this moment in time, in her age category. "But I also realized that from Dickey to Angelina Anderson, in particular, to Mandy McGlynn, they're players that have to keep building their experiences as well. What I don't want to do is develop a goalkeeper for '27 and then we're in exactly the same position again. I want to ensure that from '27 to '28 to '31 that we get the development pathways right for the goalkeepers, so that it is a lot more seamless than it is for me. "You have to be prepared to be patient with it, because these players haven't played at this level for very long. I think it will be up and down for them, which is why we want to give them all the support we can.' Hayes said that she would like to have a starter sorted out by the end of June.
