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USWNT Splits Series vs. Japan Amidst Colorado Snowfall
18 Apr
Summary
- USWNT and Japan split their three-game friendly series.
- The final match occurred in Commerce City, Colorado.
- Snowfall occurred during the final match in Colorado.
The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) and Japan have concluded their three-game friendly soccer series, with both teams securing victories. The final match, played on Friday, April 17, took place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. This decisive encounter followed a split in the initial two games: the USWNT won the first 2-1, and Japan secured a 1-0 victory in the second.
The USWNT's recent loss marked the end of a ten-game winning streak and was their first scoreless performance since February 2026. Meanwhile, Japan arrived with confidence, having recently won the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the competitive nature of the series, which saw the teams tied 0-0 through the first 15 minutes of the final match, snowfall presented a unique challenge in Colorado, with grounds crews working to clear the pitch.
The historical head-to-head record favors the USA, who lead the series with 33 wins, 3 losses, and 8 draws in their 45 previous meetings. The final friendly provided a notable rematch of the 2011 and 2015 World Cup finals.
