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Brazil Stuns USWNT in Sao Paulo Friendly
7 Jun
Summary
- Sophia Wilson scored her first goal since 2024, becoming the ninth mother to score for the USWNT.
- Brazil quickly responded with two goals to secure a 2-1 victory over the United States.
- The USWNT's winless streak in Brazil now extends to four games, dating back to 1997.
Sophia Wilson scored her first goal for the United States since 2024, marking a significant return from maternity leave and becoming the ninth mother to find the net for the women's national team. Her early strike in the second minute gave the USWNT a promising start.
Brazil, however, quickly turned the tide. Taina Maranhão equalized in the 11th minute with a header, and Zaneratto added a second goal shortly after, securing a 2-1 lead for the hosts by halftime. This put Emma Hayes' side behind after scoring first, a rare occurrence.
The second half saw no further goals, and the match concluded with Brazil maintaining their advantage. The USWNT's winless streak on Brazilian soil has now stretched to four games, with the last victory dating back to 1997.
Brazil is preparing to host the FIFA Women's World Cup next year and will face the U.S. again on Tuesday in Fortaleza. The team saw Mallory Swanson return to the roster for the first time in 18 months, reunited with teammates Wilson and Trinity Rodman.
