USWNT falls 2-0 to Spain in international friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The USWNT lost 2-0 to Spain in a friendly match on October 10 in Washington, D.C. Spain scored two early goals in a game characterized by physical play, culminating in five cards shown. Despite strong chances after halftime, the USWNT could not respond. The match served as a test for the USWNT ahead of next summer's World Cup in Brazil, and a rematch is scheduled for October 14 in Philadelphia. Key players such as Naomi Girma were unavailable due to injury, while Mallory Swanson made her return after a long absence as a new mother.
- •USWNT faced Spain, the No. 1 team, in a friendly match.
- •Spain scored twice in the first half, leading 2-0.
- •The match included one red card and four yellow cards.
- •Naomi Girma was unavailable due to injury; Swanson returned after maternity leave.
- •A rematch is set for October 14 in Philadelphia.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — USWNT Gets a Measuring Stick Ahead of the World Cup
"The USWNT is still finding its footing after falling to No. 1 Spain.
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