"The United States put the finishing touches on 2026 with another friendly win over Italy at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday night in its final game of the season. The U.S. beat Italy 3-0 on Friday with a pair of goals from Catarina Macario and the Chelsea striker picked up right where she left off before the weekend, opening the scoring Monday with a deft chip over the head of Italy keeper Francesca Durante."
"Jaedyn Shaw, fresh off winning the NWSL title with Gotham FC, doubled the Americans lead right before halftime. The U.S. worked the ball out of the back through Alyssa Thompson, who picked out Shaw at the top of the area. Shaw cut onto her right foot, took an extra touch and curled her shot around Durante to make it 2-0 at the break."
"The U.S. looked to have its third of the night twice in the second half, but Lily Yohannes had her sliding strike ruled out for offside and Macario's goal minutes later was disallowed for a foul before she scored. The 2-0 victory means Emma Hayes' side finishes the 2025 campaign with a record of 12 wins, no draws and three losses."
The United States beat Italy 2-0 in Fort Lauderdale on Monday in its final game of the season. Catarina Macario opened the scoring with a deft chip over Italy keeper Francesca Durante. Jaedyn Shaw doubled the lead before halftime after Alyssa Thompson fed her at the top of the area; Shaw cut onto her right foot and curled a shot around Durante. The U.S. had two potential goals ruled out in the second half when Lily Yohannes' sliding strike was flagged for offside and Macario's subsequent effort was disallowed for a foul before she scored. The result leaves Emma Hayes' side with 12 wins, no draws and three losses in 2025.
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