The United States women's national team fell 2‑1 to Brazil in a friendly on Saturday, played in Sao Paulo before a modest crowd.
A Late Turnaround
Brazil opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Taina Maranhão equalized, but the lead was short‑lived as Bia Zaneratto struck four minutes later to put the hosts back in front.
Sophia Wilson celebrated her first goal since returning from maternity leave, a timely strike that underscored her sharpness after a lengthy absence.
The match also featured a notable return: Mallory Swanson, who had been away from the squad for 18 months, was named in the lineup, while Trinity Rodman was substituted early due to an unclear injury.
Veteran forward Marta, a five‑time FIFA player of the year, remained on the bench for Brazil and did not see any minutes.
The two sides are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday in Fortaleza, a city that, together with Sao Paulo, will host matches at the upcoming Women's World Cup next summer.
The defeat marks the second loss for the United States in nine matches this year, highlighting a period of mixed results for the team.
Both coaches praised the intensity of the encounter, noting that the upcoming rematch promises another tightly contested battle.