The U.S. women’s national team concluded its three-match April window vs. Japan on a winning note.
Emma Hayes’ squad shutout Japan 3-0 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday night. Naomi Girma, Rose Lavelle, and Kennedy Wesley all scored second-half goals to help the Americans rebound from Tuesday’s defeat in Seattle.
After a goal-less first half, Girma headed the USWNT in front only two minutes after the interval. The Chelsea defender finished off Wesley’s headed pass to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
Lavelle added her name to the scoresheet nine minutes later, capping off a fast break with a composed finish. Trinity Rodman’s through ball pass allowed Lavelle the opportunity to race behind the Japan backline before scoring.
Wesley scored the USWNT’s third and final goal of the night, volleying home Jaedyn Shaw’s cross into the bottom-left corner.
USWNT goalkeeper Claudia Dickey registered a three-save clean sheet, her second shutout of the April window.
The Americans have now won seven of their eight matches in 2026 across all competitions as preparation continues ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifying later this fall.