The USWNT is playing Japan for the second time in a span of days after playing them over the past weekend.
The two national teams faced off last Saturday at PayPal Park, which was the first of three friendly matches between the two this month.
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In the previous match, the USWNT defeated Japan 2-1 with goals from Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps.
Rose Lavelle #16 of United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Japan at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Brad Smith/USSF/Getty Images)Photo by Brad Smith/USSF/Getty Images
In the 9th minute, Rose Lavelle scored the opener for the USWNT. Lavelle was assisted by Trinity Rodman. The USWNT was leading 1-0 at halftime, and in the second half, Lindsey Heaps scored in the 48th minute; she was assisted by Lavelle.
In the 61st minute, Riko Ueki scored one back for Japan, and Honoka Hayashi provided the assist.
The USWNT vs Japan match at Lumen Field is set to make history as it will become the largest crowd attendance for a standalone women’s sporting event in Seattle.
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Expected Lineups for USWNT and Japan
USWNT
Goalkeeper: Phallon Tullis-Joyce
Defenders: Lilly Reale, Emily Sams, Naomi Girma, Avery Patterson
Midfielders: Alyssa Thompson, Olivia Moultrie, Lily Yohannes, Trinity Rodman
Forwards: Jaedyn Shaw, Jameese Joseph
Japan
Defenders: Miyabi Moriya, Hikaru Kitagawa, Moeka Minami, Hana Takahashi
Midfielders: Momoko Tanikawa, Honoka Hayashi, Mina Tanaka
Forwards: Remina Chiba, Yuzuki Tamamoto, Riko Ueki
Where to Watch USWNT vs Japan
The second friendly match between the USWNT and Japan will be played today at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. local time at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
The match will be available to watch in the United States in English and Spanish across TV channels and streaming services.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.