By OkayGoal 
With the recent three-match series of the USWNT vs. Japan, there are many highlights to cover. Two powerhouses like USWNT and Japan going head to head put a lot net. Let’s take a look back at the goal scorers of the three-match series.
April 11, 2026: USA 2 – 1 Japan
Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps were the two goalscorers in the first match. Lavelle scored early in the 9th minute with a swift assist from Trinity Rodman. In the second half, Heaps put away a quick pass from Lavelle inside the box. Many fans have grown accustomed to seeing Lavelle recording various stats, whether it’s for Gotham or the USWNT. The same can be said for Heaps, but what many fans are really looking forward to is how Heaps will perform in Denver with the Summit.
For the Japanese side, we saw Riko Ueki score the team’s only goal for the match. It is no surprise to see Ueki score as she has a long history of securing goals for the Japanese side and for her club, West Ham United.
April 14, 2026: USA 0 – 1 Japan
In a shutout loss, the USA stunned many spectators. Yet, it can be understandable as the starting lineup consisted of many of the youngsters in the squad who are gaining more and more experience at the senior national level. Japan’s presence was undeniable as, in the 27th minute, Maiko Hamano. Despite the loss, Lumen Field in Seattle had a record attendance for a women’s sports event in the city.
April 17, 2026: USA 3 – 0 Japan
The USA closed out the three-match series with a stellar 3-0 shutout. There were many positive results from this match, but the most uplifting stat of the game was witnessing Kennedy Wesley record her debut goal for the senior team. Not only that, Wesley also put up an assist for Girma’s goal in the 47th minute!
Aside from Wesley and Girma, Lavelle continued to shine in this third match of the series. She scored and was again assisted by Trinity Rodman. The Lavelle-Rodman duo is surely a lethal one on the pitch, and versatile as either of the two can be on the scoring or assisting end.
With these three matches in the bag, it’ll be exciting to see how the USWNT progresses into the summer.
Featured image via @uswnt