New faces lead USWNT to familiar result: 4-0 win over Ireland
Jun 26, 2025; Commerce City, Colorado, USA; USA women’s soccer head coach Emma Hayes before the game against Republic of Ireland at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The United States women's national team's depth was on display Sunday in Cincinnati when the squad's backups dominated Ireland for a 4-0 victory in a friendly. U.S. coach Emma Hayes made 11 changes from the lineup that defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday and didn't miss a beat as the Americans won their fourth straight match without allowing a goal. In fact, Ireland did not put a shot on frame. Izzy Rodriguez, who made her USWNT debut along with Sam Meza, scored in the 42nd minute for a 2-0 lead while Emma Sears played a part in the first three goals. Sears and Rodriguez played together at Ohio State, less […]
