USWNT trails Spain 2-0 at halftime in key match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The U.S. women's national team faced Spain at Audi Field on October 10. Spain, ranked No. 1 in FIFA, led 2-0 at halftime with goals from Patricia Guijarro and Eva Navarro. The match featured significant ties to Michele Kang's growing influence in women's soccer, highlighting five players who are part of her soccer investments. Kang has a significant stake in several women's clubs across the U.S. and Europe, having increased her influence since acquiring the Washington Spirit in 2022.
- •Spain leads the USWNT 2-0 at halftime.
- •Goals scored by Patricia Guijarro and Eva Navarro.
- •Five players had ties to Michele Kang's soccer investments.
- •Kang has acquired stakes in three women's clubs since 2022.
- •The match showcases the competition between top FIFA-ranked teams.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — USWNT vs. Spain was an overwhelming example of Michele Kang’s influence on women’s soccer
"WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the field, the U.S. women’s national team’s match against Spain at Audi Field on Saturday was one between the top two FIFA-ranked teams. World No. 1 Spain stunned the hosts 2-0 with goals from Patricia Guijarro and Eva Navarro, underlining Spain’s jump from underdogs to world champions. But just beyond the white line in a field-level suite, the game offered a glimpse into Michele Kang’s growing influence as one of the most powerful investors in women’s soccer. Five players
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