SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 8, 2025) -- The U.S. Women’s National Team fell to Brazil 2-1 in the second of two matches between two of the world’s top teams. The USWNT won the first meeting 2-0 in Inglewood, Calif., on April 5, but the South Americans took the second with a very late game-winner in stoppage time.
Forward Catarina Macario scored the lone goal for the U.S., that coming just 34 seconds into the match marking the seventh fastest goals from the opening whistle in USWNT history.
The goal came after forward Alyssa Thompson played a give-and-go to Macario near midfield and raced into the Brazil penalty box where her shot was blocked as she collided with Brazil goalkeeper Natascha, who couldn’t corral the ball. Macario was able to latch onto the loose ball and rolled it home from close range for a dream start.
For Macario, a Stanford alumna, it was her 10th career USWNT goal and it was scored at the same stadium where played her final college career game, helping the Cardinal win the NCAA title in 2019. It was also her first career goal against Brazil, where she was born, before moving to the USA at the age of 12.
Brazilian forward Kerolin notched a well-taken equalizer in the 24th minute off an assist from Gio, but neither team could find the net until stoppage time when Brazil countered off a U.S. free kick. Luany raced down the right flank and played a pass across the goal mouth for a wide-open Amanda Gutierres to touch home. It was Brazil’s fourth all-time win against the USA and first since 2014.
At 26-years-old, Macario was the second oldest player in the starting lineup, which averaged 17.9 caps at the start of the game, the lowest for any USWNT starting XI in the last 24 years. Center back Emily Sonnett, the oldest player in the starting lineup, had more caps (107) than the rest of the starters combined (81).
Sonnett and midfielder Korbin Albert were the only starters in this match who played against Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal match.
Since the gold medal run, U.S. head coach Emma Hayes has underscored the importance of developing young talent, and this match provided significant experience for several players.
Defender Avery Patterson and forward Michelle Cooper, both 22, made the first starts of their international careers while 19-year-old midfielder Claire Hutton played the entire match. Nineteen-year-old Gisele Thompson also played the full match at right back and 17-year-old Lily Yohannes played the first half, and did well.
The USWNT will be back in action against China in a pair of matches on May 31 in (St. Paul, Minn. at Allianz Field) and June 3 in (St. Louis, Mo. at Energizer Park).
GOAL SCORING RUNDOWN:
USA -- Catarina Macario, 1st minute: Catarina Macario put the USA on the board early after she played a give-and go with Alyssa Thompson that sprung her free into the Brazil half. Her shot was blocked by a Brazilian defender, but goalkeeper Natascha couldn’t secure the ball, and Macario capitalized to roll her shot into the open net from close range. USA 1, BRA 0
BRA -- Kerolin (Gio), 24th minute: Kerolin began her attack on the left side of the box off a short pass from Gio. Claire Hutton and Tara McKeown collided with each other, leaving Kerolin free, and the former NWSL MVP found an open space to shoot a high shot into the upper right corner above diving U.S. keeper Mandy McGlynn. USA 1, BRA 1
BRA -- Amanda Gutierres (Luany), 90+5th minute: After several late attacks by Brazil, Amanda Gutierres found the back of the net on an assist by Luany. Brazil created a two-on-one situation in transition and McGylnn was left stranded for Brazil’s easy tap-in. USA 1, BRA 2
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Catarina Macario’s was the 18th first-minute goal in U.S. history and the seventh fastest goal recorded in U.S. history.
- Sisters Alyssa Thompson and Gisele Thompson started their second-ever match together. Gisele was a late addition to the 24-player roster after veteran Tierna Davidson sustained a season-ending knee injury.
- Stanford alumnae Catarina Macario and Alana Cook played just over 20 miles away from their college stomping grounds.
- Under severe U.S. pressure, Brazil made two early substitutions in the first half at the 36th minute mark as Luany came in for Bruninha and Mariza checked in for Lauren.
- U.S. head coach Emma Hayes brought in some veterans in the second half as Lindsey Heaps, Sam Coffey and Crystal Dunn all checked in.
- In total, the U.S. made seven substitutions including a concussion substitution (Dunn for Avery Patterson).
-U.S. WOMEN’s National team match report-
Match: United States Women’s National Team vs. Brazil
Date: April 8, 2025
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: PayPal Park; San Jose, Calif.
Attendance: 18,000 (Sell Out)
Kickoff: 7:37 p.m. local (10:37 p.m. ET)
Weather: 61 degrees, mostly cloudy
| Scoring Summary |
1 |
2 |
F |
| USA |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| BRA |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| USA – Catarina Macario | 1st minute |
| BRA – Kerolin (Gio) | 24 |
| BRA – Amanda Gutierres (Luany) | 90+5 |
Lineups:
USA: 18-Mandy McGlynn; 12-Gisele Thompson, 4-Tara McKeown (5-Alana Cook, 46), 14-Emily Sonnett (Capt.), 13-Avery Patterson (19-Crystal Dunn, 67 – Concussion Sub); 16-Claire Hutton, 3-Korbin Albert (17-Sam Coffey, 58), 24-Lily Yohannes (8-Jaedyn Shaw, 46); 15-Michelle Cooper (22-Yazmeen Ryan, 58), 20-Catarina Macario (10-Lindsey Heaps, 58), 11-Alyssa Thompson (9-Ally Sentnor, 74)
Substitutes not used: 1-Jane Campbell, 6-Emily Sams, 7-Ashley Hatch, 21-Phallon Tullis-Joyce, 23-Emily Fox
Head coach: Emma Hayes
BRA: 12-Natascha; 13-Bruninha (19-Luany, 36), 23-Isa Haas, 4-Lauren (20-Mariza, 36), 15-Fê Palermo (16-Kaká, 78), 5-Duda Sampaio (17-Lais Estevam, 78), 8-Angelina (Capt.), 6-Yasmim, 18-Gabi Portilho (7-Jheniffer, 90+3), 21-Gio (11-Amanda Gutierres, 90+3), 10-Kerolin
Substitutes not used: 1-Lorena, 22-Camila, 2-Antônia, 3-Tarciane,9-Adriana,14-Ludmila
Head coach: Arthur Elias
Stats Summary: USA / BRA
Shots: 18 / 19
Shots on Goal: 5 / 7
Saves: 5 / 3
Corner Kicks: 8 / 7
Fouls: 9 / 13
Offside: 0 / 1
Misconduct Summary:
USA – Alana Cook (Caution) 59th minute
Officials:
Referee: Marianela Araya (CRC)
AR 1: Shirley Perello (HON)
AR2: Sandra Ramirez (MEX)
4th Official: Katia Garcia (MEX)
VAR: Tatiana Guzman (NCA)
AVAR: Diana Perez (MEX)
Michelob Ultra Woman of the Match: Cat Macario
