USWNT 2, Japan 1: Rose Lavelle scores in 100th start, Sophia Wilson returns

The U.S. women’s national team passed its first test against Japan in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, topping the 2026 Asia Cup champions in a 2-1 victory for the first of three matches between the longtime rivals.Midfielder Rose Lavelle opened scoring in the ninth minute, finding the ball off a cheeky volley from forward Trinity Rodman in the goalie’s box. Scoring in her 100th career start for the U.S., Lavelle only needed one touch to finesse the ball as it fell before her. The 30-year-old carried this momentum into the second half, contributing to the U.S.’s second goal when she found captain Lindsey Heaps wide open in the center of the box in the 48th minute.Advertisement