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Stock Up, Stock Down: Heaps and Hutton impress for USWNT

The U.S. women's national team won the three-game series against Japan 2-1, with dominant performances from Lindsey Heaps and Claire Hutton, and some less than impressive showings from a surprising few.

Wesley surprises with goal, assist to spark USWNT's rout vs. Japan

The USWNT beat Japan 3-0 on Friday night, fueled by a goal and assist from center back sub Kennedy Wesley and a strike from Rose Lavelle. The result secured a 2-1 edge in the rare three-game series, as manager Emma Hayes’ “game on” message translated into a sharp performance in Commerce City, Colo.

‘Game on’ - Five keys as USWNT face Japan in series decider

The USWNT will look to close out final game of three-game series against Japan, and after two games, and a 1-1 record, will enter Friday's match with experience, learnings, and something to play for.

USA vs Japan: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between USA and Japan, as well as kick-off time and team news

United States v Japan - International Friendly

Hayes is 'proud' of Wilson's performance vs. Japan

Sophia Wilson, after giving birth to her daughter Gigi in September, returns to the USWNT and the starting lineup for the first time since 2024. Wilson, who earned her 59th cap and 41st start on the night, hadn’t shared the pitch with fellow “Triple Espresso” member Trinity Rodman in 17 months. After a brief feeling-out period, though, the pair looked like they hadn’t missed a beat up top.

Lavelle steals the show as Wilson makes long-awaited return in win

The USWNT won their 10th-straight game, defeating Japan 2-1 to open up a series of three games against their long-time rival this month. Rose Lavelle scored and added an assist to push the USWNT past the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Magesi FC	30	16	9	5	45	28	17	57	D D W W L
2	University of Pretoria	30	12	13	5	30	22	8	49	D D D D D
3	Baroka FC	30	12	11	7	37	28	9	47	D D W W W
4	Durban City	30	12	10	8	38	26	12	46	W D W D W
5	JDR Stars	30	12	10	8	33	30	3	46	L D W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Magesi FC

D
D
W
W
L

University of Pretoria

D
D
D
D
D

Baroka FC

D
D
W
W
W

Durban City

W
D
W
D
W

JDR Stars

L
D
W
D
W

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