Felt like #USWNT has some positive moments but overall far too tentative. Too much passing around the back. Seemed scared and couldn’t figure out how to break down Japan. This is why they play these friendlies, to grow and experiment, but still hate to see the women lose.

#FediFC #USAvJAP

Japan is always a challenger, but the US prevailed in a 2-1 win.

Read our quick recap of today's friendly at the link!

#USAvJAP 🇺🇸🇯🇵⚽️⭐️

https://equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/11/starting-lineup-of-us-veterans-beats-japan-2-1/

FULL TIME: 2-1 US in Saturday's #USAvJAP match.

The USWNT may be looking youthful these days, but veterans Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps held it down.

Two more matches between these two teams this week!

And in the 61st minute, Riko Ueki gets Japan on the board.

It had been 866 minutes since the USWNT gave up a goal.

2-1 #USAvJAP 🇺🇸🇯🇵

And on her 100th start for the USWNT, Rose Lavelle puts the USA on the board! 🤩

Lavelle has now had a goal or assist in 7 of her last 8 starts for the national team 🫡

1-0 US #USAvJAP 🇺🇸🇯🇵

Today's starting lineups!

#USAvJAP

Mal Swanson bails out a shaky first half from #USWNT - I’m frustrated with the team’s lack of composure under moderate pressure from Japan.

Girma is a boss. Looking forward to her continued growth.

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