The last time the U.S. Women’s National Team took the field, the ladies lost 2-1 to Japan, subsequently losing the SheBelieves Cup. That was the first loss under Emma Hayes and ideally will be the last one for quite a while.
However, the USWNT has two challenging games ahead of them against Brazil, with the first one coming this weekend. This will be the Gold Medal rematch, for the national teams faced off for the gold medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. The US beat Brazil 1-0, so it is expected that revenge will be on the minds of the CONMEBOL side.
At the same time, the USWNT will want to grab that win after their loss to Japan. The different desires should ultimately lead to an entertaining matchup.
How to watch, time, and more of the USWNT game against Brazil
Date
Time
5:00 PM ET.
How to watch on TV and streaming
English: Fans can catch the friendly on TNT and truTV and stream via Max.
Spanish: The match can be seen on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
How to watch in person
This is the first USWNT match to be hosted at SoFi Stadium, a 2026 World Cup venue in Inglewood, Calif.. More information on tickets can be found here.
USWNT Predicted Starting XI
Hayes will likely utilize different lineups for both games as she continues to experiment with different players. Here's how she might set up her side on Saturday, possibly in a 4-2-3-1:
Goalkeeper: Jane Campbell
Left back: Crystal Dunn
Center backs: Emily Sonnett and Tara McKeown
Right back: Emily Fox
Defensive midfielders: Lily Yohannes and Sam Coffey
Attacking midfielder: Lindsey Heaps
Left winger: Ally Sentnor
Striker: Catarina Macario
Right winger: Trinity Rodman
Notably, Rodman should be limited to the first half of the game as she readjusts to the team, with either Yazmeen Ryan or Alyssa Thompson to replace her. Avery Patterson should make her USWNT debut as well. But this lineup would give Hayes another look at a mix of experienced and inexperienced national team players. The center-back pairing of McKeown and Sonnett is a great example.
Score prediction
The USWNT and Brazil should play a tight match as long as Hayes goes with a mixed lineup and continues to experiment. A 2-1 U.S. win may be the most likely outcome, with a substitute scoring a late goal to get the win. Campbell should be stellar in goal and will keep her team in the game for all 90 minutes. Brazil will be threatening, but the USWNT will be, for the most part, defensively solid.