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USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly

Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutesUS midfield and defensive lapses exposed by SpainYohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls shortIn less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:53 PM
USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly
Key Things to Know
  • Spain defeated the USWNT 2-0 in a friendly match at Audi Field.
  • Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored Spain's goals within the opening 14 minutes.
  • US midfielder Lily Yohannes had a second-half penalty kick saved by Adriana Nanclares.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spain defeated the United States Women's National Team 2-0 in a friendly at Audi Field on Saturday. Patri Guijarro opened the scoring in the third minute with a 20-yard strike, and Eva Navarro doubled Spain's lead in the 14th minute. The defeat marked the first time the US trailed by two goals under head coach Emma Hayes.

The Americans improved in the second half but failed to score, with Sophia Wilson seeing a goal disallowed for offside and Lily Yohannes having a 67th-minute penalty saved by Adriana Nanclares. Spain finished the match with 10 players after Athenea del Castillo received a stoppage-time red card. The two teams will meet again on Tuesday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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