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Lavelle Marks 100th Cap with Goal in US Win over Japan
Lavelle finished with a goal and assist as the United States extended its winning streak to 10 matches.
- On Saturday, the United States defeated Japan 2-1 at PayPal Park, with midfielder Rose Lavelle scoring in the ninth minute during her 100th international appearance.
- Japan arrived following a dominant Women's Asian Cup victory, where the team outscored opponents 29-1 and qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- Defender Lindsey Heaps added a goal in the 48th minute, extending the United States' winning streak to 10 matches, though Riko Ueki ended their 866-minute shutout streak with a 61st-minute header.
- Heaps emphasized the team's tactical adjustment, saying, "We had certain moments of control lower down, but if we control the ball higher up the field, we're gonna get chances." The defensive discipline secured the victory.
- The teams will meet again on Tuesday in Seattle, before concluding their three-match series on Friday in Commerce City, Colorado.
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East Bay TimesU.S. women’s national soccer team beats Japan in return to San Jose with a goal and assist from Rose Lavelle
Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton and San Jose native Naomi Girma also made appearances as the United States knocked off Japan in the first of a series of three friendlies
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Rose Lavelle of the United States celebrates scoring a goal during a game between Japan and USA at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Elysia Su / Soccer Bay Area) For the United States Women’s National Team, Saturday’s international friendly against Japan at PayPal Park in San Jose was about assessing the team’s preparation as the lead-up to next year’s Women’s World Cup starts in earnest. Ranked fifth in the world and fresh…
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