The U.S. ladies’s nationwide crew rebounded on Sunday in opposition to European opponents Portugal.
Emma Hayes’ squad used a first-half brace from Olivia Moultrie and an insurance coverage purpose from Sam Coffey to down Portugal 3-1 in East Hartford, Connecticut. Longtime USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was honored prematch in a ceremony at Rentschler Area.
Moultrie gave the USWNT an early lead within the first minute, racing into the 18-yard field and drilling dwelling left-footed volley into the bottom-left nook.
After Jessica Silva tied the match for Portugal within the fifth minute, the USWNT rapidly regained its lead 5 minutes later.
Jaedyn Shaw gathered possession within the field earlier than shedding a again heel go for Moultrie to fit dwelling.
The Individuals would ice the house victory within the 81st minute with Ally Sentnor and Sam Coffey combining on a nook kick. Sentnor’s low drive was redirected to the underside nook by Coffey, giving the USWNT a 3-1 lead it will not relinquish.
It marked the USWNT’s ninth victory of 2025.
The USWNT will subsequent shut its October window on Wednesday in Kansas Metropolis in opposition to New Zealand.