By OkayGoal 
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The U.S. women’s national team announced that, for the first time since 2011, the federation will host Italy in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The duo of matches will be the final friendlies of the 2025 calendar year for the U.S.
Italy — who were semifinalists at the 2025 Women’s EURO tournament — last featured against the U.S. in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoffs. The U.S. went on to place second, behind Japan, in the 2011 World Cup.
The two sides will face off in Orlando, Florida, on November 28, at Inter & Co. Stadium, the home of the Orlando Pride and Orlando City SC. Then, Italy and the U.S. will face off again on December 1, at Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer.
“As we prepare for World Cup qualifying at the end of 2026, we want to play teams from all parts of the world with different styles and different strengths, so getting to play Italy, one of Europe’s up-and-coming teams, will be a great way to end the year,” U.S.coach Emma Hayes said. “This has been a very productive year for our team, learning about each other while embracing our philosophies and standards, so we’re looking forward to two more games against a quality team to continue to grow.”
The U.S. is currently ranked No. 2 — only behind Spain — in the FIFA women’s national teams ranking. Meanwhile, Italy moved up to No. 12 on the recent listing. In 2025, the U.S. has won eight matches and lost two. In February, the U.S. competed in the SheBelieves Cup and placed second, while Japan won its first title.
The U.S. recorded its two losses against Japan (in the SheBelieves Cup) and Brazil in an April friendly. Both matches finished 2-1.
The matches will air on TNT and HBO Max in English, along with Spanish broadcast available on Universo and Peacock. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, September 16.
