Frank Christian
This Saturday, Wembley Stadium hosts a highly anticipated friendly match between the top women’s national teams: England and the United States.
Emma Hayes, a former head coach at Chelsea, returns to her hometown to lead the USWNT against the Lionesses.
The clash of the current European and Olympic champions is expected to attract a full crowd in north-west London. England’s manager, Sarina Wiegman, views this as a critical opportunity to gauge her team’s readiness for next year’s Euros, while the USWNT aims to reaffirm their dominance in women’s international football.
The Sporting News will provide live score updates and commentary for the England vs. USWNT match.
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Match Score: England vs. USWNT
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| England | — | |
| USWNT | — |
Location: Wembley Stadium, London (UK)
Predicted Lineups:
England (4-3-3): Mary Earps (GK) — Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Leah Williamson, Jess Carter — Georgia Stanway, Fran Kirby, Keira Walsh — Beth Mead, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly
USA (4-3-3): Alyssa Naeher (GK) — Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Emily Sonnett, Jenna Nighswonger — Rose Lavelle, Hal Hershfelt, Lindsey Horan — Lynn Williams, Jaedyn Shaw, Alyssa Thompson
Live Updates, Highlights, and Commentary
1 hour 40 mins before kickoff: The world champions have arrived at Wembley, the home of the Euro champions.
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2 hours before kickoff: This friendly could not be more significant.
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Kickoff Time
The match will start at 5:30 p.m. local time (GMT).
This translates to 12:20 p.m. ET, 10:30 a.m. MT, or 9:30 a.m. PT.
Team News and Lineups
Two uncapped players, Laura Blinkilde Brown from Manchester City and Ruby Mace from Leicester City, are set to make their senior debuts this Saturday.
Returning to the squad after two years, Gabby George from Manchester United passes a solid performance in the Women’s Super League.
However, Maya le Tissier is unavailable after suffering a concussion in a recent match against Chelsea; Lotte Wubben-Moy from Arsenal will serve as her replacement.
Several key players, including Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Lucy Parker, and Ella Toone, are sidelined due to injuries, posing a tough challenge for the Lionesses.
Predicted England Lineup (4-3-3): Earps (GK) — Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Carter — Stanway, Kirby, Walsh — Mead, Russo, Kelly
England Subs: Will be announced one hour before kickoff
Hayes will have to manage without her key offensive players: Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, and Mallory Swanson, who stayed home due to “nagging injuries.” This decision looks strategic, allowing for their rest following a demanding season, particularly for Rodman, who missed previous international breaks to recover from a back injury.
This reduces the forward options significantly, with only Lynn Williams (20 international goals) and Jaedyn Shaw (eight goals) having notable scoring records.
Additionally, Crystal Dunn is absent for personal reasons, Alex Morgan has retired, and Mia Fishel and Croix Bethune are dealing with long-term injuries.
Goalkeeper Naeher is set to conclude her international career during this break.
Predicted USA Lineup (4-3-3): Naeher (GK) — Fox, Girma, Sonnett, Nighswonger — Lavelle, Hershfelt, Horan — L. Williams, Shaw, Thompson
USA Subs: Will be announced one hour before kickoff
Live Stream and TV Channel
Here’s how to watch the match in the US and the UK:
United States:
- TV channel (English): TNT
- Streaming (English): Sling, Max
- TV channel (Spanish): Telemundo, Universo
- Streaming (Spanish):
This international friendly match can be watched in English on TNT in the U.S. Viewers have the option to stream TNT live via Sling TV and also on Max, which is Turner’s streaming service.
For Spanish-speaking audiences, Telemundo and Universo will broadcast the match. These channels are available for streaming on both Fubo and on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock.
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United Kingdom
- Television Channel: ITV1, STV
- Streaming Platforms: ITVX, STV Player
The match will be shown live from Wembley on ITV1 in England and on STV in Scotland, with streaming options available through their platforms.
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