"Olivia Moultrie opened the scoring after just two minutes in Orlando, marking the fourth match in a row that the USA have scored in the opening 10 minutes. Macario then netted a second-half brace, hitting a low shot across goal into the right side of the net for her first before picking out the opposite side for her second."
"The 26-year-old has been directly involved in 17 goals in her last 14 USA appearances (11 goals, six assists) dating back to February 2022. And the Chelsea forward brought her tally up to seven international goals for the year, her best return for the national team in her career. Hayes signed Macario for Chelsea in June 2023, while the striker was sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, and she is thrilled to be able to work with her again."
"The USA have now won eight of their last nine matches, with this their second shutout in a row, having beaten New Zealand 6-0 in the last international break. Against Italy, they had 18 shots worth 2.2 expected goals (xG), with 11 of those on target in a dominant display. At the other end, they limited their visitors to just seven attempts, with only two of those testing Claudia Dickey."
Catarina Macario scored twice as the United States defeated Italy 3-0 in Orlando, with Olivia Moultrie opening the scoring after two minutes. Macario's brace included a low finish across goal and a second into the opposite corner. The 26-year-old has been involved in 17 goals in her last 14 USA appearances and has seven international goals this year. Emma Hayes signed Macario for Chelsea in June 2023 while Macario recovered from an ACL injury and describes her as world-class. The USA recorded 18 shots (2.2 xG), limited Italy to seven attempts, and have won eight of nine matches.
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