On VAVEL, you will find the most complete coverage of the match, with the best preview, updated information, play-by-play analysis, and the most detailed Minute-by-Minute of the international friendly. Every action, key play, and tactical decision will be available in real time, allowing readers to experience the intensity of the match from anywhere.

In Chile, the game can be viewed live through Chilevisión and its different Digital Terrestrial Television channels, providing nationwide coverage. For the rest of the territories, no official TV or streaming broadcast will be available; however, VAVEL will provide the most detailed live Minute-by-Minute coverage, with real-time updates, statistics, and all match incidents, ensuring readers do not miss any action.

The history is clear. In the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the United States defeated Chile 3-0. In previous friendlies, they won 4-0 in 2018 and 3-0 in 2016. The Chilean women’s team has yet to beat or score against the U.S. team.

For the United States, this match serves as fine-tuning within a consolidated process. For Chile, it is a real measurement, with no margin for error, against a global powerhouse. Beyond the result, the game offers learning, international rhythm, and a clear reference point for the level the team genuinely aspires to reach in upcoming competitive tournaments.

The Chilean women’s national team faces its first match of the year as part of its preparation for the CONMEBOL Nations League, a tournament that also determines qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Luis Mena’s team comes off a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Matchday 4 and is currently in a qualification spot, although this friendly represents a major step up in challenge and an excellent opportunity to test their tactical discipline, teamwork, and resilience against elite opposition.

The U.S. team arrives in strong form. They have won six consecutive matches, all friendlies, and have gone four games without conceding a goal. An undisputed powerhouse in women’s football, their last defeat came in October 2025, a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Context does not change their essence: compete, dominate, and maintain high standards.

This friendly takes place outside the FIFA calendar, so both squads will mostly rely on players from domestic leagues. Still, the match is part of bigger plans. The United States continues fine-tuning its process ahead of the SheBelieves Cup, keeping an eye on the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Chile, on the other hand, starts its 2026 competitive year testing itself against the historical benchmark of the sport.

Welcome to the preview of the international friendly preparation match between United States and Chile, corresponding to the women’s teams. The game will take place this Tuesday, January 27, at 10:00 p.m. (ET) at the Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, California. My name is Sebastián Ráquira, and I will guide you through all the information, context, and analysis ahead of a match that pits two very different realities in women’s football against each other.