USWNT Faces Brazil: Match Recap and Lineup Insights
WHO:
Bleacher Report - The United States women's national soccer team (USWNT) and Brazil's women's national soccer team.
US Soccer - Lindsey Heaps (Captain), Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman, Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett, Claire Hutton, Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson, Mandy McGlynn, and other players.
WHAT:
Bleacher Report - Brazil defeated the USWNT 2-1 in an international exhibition match.
Bleacher Report - Sophia Wilson scored for the USWNT in the second minute.
Bleacher Report - Brazil scored two goals in quick succession in the 11th and 14th minutes.
Bleacher Report - The USWNT had seven corners and nine shots, with only two shots on target.
US Soccer - The USWNT's starting XI averaged 57.7 caps.
US Soccer - Lindsey Heaps earned her 177th cap, passing Shannon MacMillan for 18th most in USWNT history.
US Soccer - Emily Fox tied Sydney Leroux for 52nd most caps in USWNT history with 77.
US Soccer - Sophia Wilson earned her 62nd cap, passing Leslie Osborne for 60th most caps in USWNT history.
US Soccer - Trinity Rodman earned her 56th cap, passing Amanda Cromwell for 63rd most caps in USWNT history.
US Soccer - The Thompson sisters extended their record for most USWNT matches started together by sisters to six.
WHERE:
Bleacher Report - The match took place at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
US Soccer - The USWNT last played in Brazil during the 2016 Olympics.
WHEN:
US Soccer - The match occurred on June 6, 2026, with an official kickoff time of 6:30 p.m. local / 5:30 p.m. ET.
WHY:
Bleacher Report - Brazil is preparing to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
HOW:
Bleacher Report - Brazil's first goal was scored by Taina Maranhão following a header from a cross by Isabela.
Bleacher Report - Bia Zaneratto scored Brazil's second goal after a one-two play in the box with Dudinha.
(UPDATED June 7, 2026 11:28 UTC)
In an international exhibition match at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Brazil defeated the United States women's national soccer team 2-1, with Sophia Wilson scoring for the USWNT just two minutes into the game. Brazil quickly responded with two goals in the 11th and 14th minutes, with Taina Maranhão and Bia Zaneratto finding the net. Lindsey Heaps earned her 177th cap, making her the 18th most capped player in USWNT history, while the Thompson sisters extended their record for most matches started together by sisters to six.