The USWNT returns to action after playing in the 2026 SheBelieves Cup last month. The USWNT will be playing three friendly matches against Japan’s Women’s National Team this week.
The first friendly match against Japan will be today at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
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The USWNT played three games in the 2026 SheBelieves Cup last month: against Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. The USWNT won all three games and won the 2026 SheBelieves Cup trophy.
Their previous match was a 1-0 win over Colombia with a goal from Alyssa Thompson in the 82nd minute. During the competition, the USWNT defeated Argentina 2-0 and defeated Canada 1-0.
USWNT celebrate winning the SheBelieves CUP 2026 during a game between Colombia and USA at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images
Last month, Japan’s women’s national team played in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, where they won every game, leading to them winning the competition.
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In the Women’s Asian Cup Final, Japan defeated Australia 1-0 with a goal from Maika Hamano.
Official Lineups for USWNT and Japan
USWNT
Goalkeeper: Claudia Hickey
Defenders: Emily Fox, Kennedy Wesley, Gisele Thompson, Naomi Girma
Midfielders: Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Rose Lavelle
Forwards: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, Alyssa Thompson
Japan
Goalkeeper: Ayaka Yamashita
Defenders: Hikaru Kitagawa, Toko Koga, Hana Takahashi, Moeka Minami
Midfielders: Fuka Nagano, Yui Hasegawa, Hinata Miyazawa, Momoko Tanikawa
Forwards: Manaka Matsukubo, Aoba Fujino
Where to Watch USWNT vs Japan
The USWNT vs Japan friendly match today will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET/ 2:30 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 2:30 local time at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
The match will be available to watch across TV channels and streaming services in the United States.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.