USWNT loses to Brazil 2-1 in São Paulo friendly

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USWNT loses to Brazil 2-1 in São Paulo friendly
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The U.S. women's national soccer team was defeated 2-1 by Brazil in São Paulo on June 6. Sophia Wilson opened the scoring for the U.S. in the second minute, marking her first goal since 2024. However, Brazil quickly equalized through Taina Maranhão and then took the lead with a goal from Bia Zaneratto. The match served as a preparation for the upcoming 2027 World Cup. A second friendly is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

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  • USWNT vs. Brazil friendly held at Neo Química Arena
  • Sophia Wilson scored early for the U.S.
  • Brazil equalized and then took the lead in quick succession
  • Next friendly between U.S. and Brazil is on June 10
  • U.S. has lost to Brazil twice in a row, first time since 2011
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The U.S women’s national team fell 2-1 to Brazil in São Paulo at the Neo Química Arena on Saturday evening in front of a booming home crowd in the first of two friendlies against the South American champions. Although attendance was concentrated in the lower bowl of the stadium, which serves as the home of storied Brazilian club SC Corinthians, fans filled it with support for the 2027 World Cup hosts, manifesting as a 12th teammate on the pitch. They welcomed each U.S. possession with loud heckl

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