USWNT gets scrappy win as Brazil sees 8 red cards
Key takeaways
- The Americans got a small measure of revenge on Brazil, which beat the U.S. 3-1 in the first of the teams' two friendlies on Sunday.
- Wilson helped break the deadlock early in the second half after a feisty and physical opening 45 minutes ended scoreless.
- U.S. coach Emma Hayes had said in the lead-up to the game that the USWNT would need to be tougher to beat Brazil in the second match as she tested her team on the road against next summer's Women's World Cup host.
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Brazil Brazil BRA0FTUnited States USAUSA1Bia Zaneratto - 90'+4'Tarciane - 90'+9'Kerolin - 90'+14'Ludmila - 90'+14'Isabela Chagas - 63' OGGamecast Recap Commentary Videos United States gets scrappy win as Brazil sees 8 red cards By ESPN News Services Updated: Jun 9, 2026, 11:32 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.
The Americans got a small measure of revenge on Brazil, which beat the U.S. 3-1 in the first of the teams' two friendlies on Sunday.
Wilson helped break the deadlock early in the second half after a feisty and physical opening 45 minutes ended scoreless. The Portland Thorns striker's shot deflected off Isabela Chagas for a Brazil own goal.