The U.S. women's national soccer team scored early and secured a 3-0 victory against Italy in Orlando, Florida.
The U.S. women's national soccer team played Italy in a friendly match in Orlando. They won the game 3-0, with goals from Olivia Moultrie and Catarina Macario.
The U.S. women's national team has been known for scoring quickly, and they did just that on Friday. In the second minute of the match against Italy, Rose Lavelle assisted Olivia Moultrie, who scored the first goal. This was Moultrie's fifth goal for the national team in just 11 games.
After the early goal, Catarina Macario added two more goals in the second half, continuing her impressive scoring streak. She has now scored in six of her last seven games, bringing her total to 15 goals this year, the highest among U.S. players.
Despite the win, the U.S. faced some defensive challenges. Italy had a couple of chances from set pieces, but they were unable to capitalize. U.S. defender Naomi Girma, returning from injury, played a key role in keeping Italy from scoring.
Coach Emma Hayes chose a lineup with many experienced players, which helped the team perform well. Lavelle and Girma were crucial in both offense and defense, showing their skills after returning from injuries earlier in the year.
The U.S. will face Italy again on December 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The team aims to build on this victory and continue improving as they prepare for future matches.
