Today, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host a friendly match between the USWNT and Brazil. According to the stadium’s website, this will be the first time that SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, will host a professional women’s sporting event. The game will be played at 2 p.m.; tickets are available here.
The stadium recently hosted the Nations League final, where Mexico beat Panama 2-1, and is hosting several soccer games in preparation for hosting the World Cup opening day match on June 12, 2026, for the U.S. men’s national team.
The United States and Brazil have a long-standing rivalry when it comes to women’s soccer. The teams famously met in the 2004 Olympic match for gold, where the US came out on top. In 2007, Brazil beat the US in the World Cup semi-finals after the infamous benching of goalie Hope Solo.
Most recently, the two teams met last summer during the Olympic gold medal match, where the US won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mallory Swanson. Brazil also lost to the US in the 2024 Gold Cup 1-0, this time with Lindsey Heaps scoring the winning goal.
The USWNT will hope to bounce back after losing to Japan 2-1 in the SheBelieves Cup. Brazil hopes to keep the momentum going as they look to move on post-Marta.
Marta Vieira Da Silva is Brazil’s top goal scorer with 119 international goals and is the record holder for goals scored at the World Cup with 17, the most for men or women. Last year, on April 26, 2024, Marta announced her retirement from the national team and recently signed a two-year contract for current NWSL champions, Orlando Pride.
After tough losses to the U.S. in multiple Olympic finals and other important matches, Brazil will hope to show that they have grown without Marta in these next two friendly games. Brazil is preparing for the Copa America, where they have won four straight Copa Americas-eight in total.
The game on April 5th between the US and Brazil will have plenty of stars, with the US’ roster featuring a lot of young talent.
Forwards Trinity Rodman, defender Crystal Dunn, and midfielder Korbin Albert were all key players in the USA’s Olympic gold victory in Paris last summer. Sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson (20 and 19 years old, respectively), who both play for Angel City FC in Los Angeles, were called up to the national team as well.
Another player who looks to make their mark at this game will be home star Alyssa Thompson. Playing for local team Angel City, she has scored twice in three games in the NWSL and looks confident. Only 20 years old and already a starter at the club level, she’ll be looking to impress head coach Emma Hayes to earn more playing time in future tournaments.
Midfielder Korbin Albert will hope to continue her run of good form, earning 16 caps for PSG so far this season, with four goals and two assists in league play. As competition in midfield ramps up, she’ll likely be hoping a few games against a top women’s national team will help her keep getting called up.
For Brazil, forward Debinha will likely hope to keep showcasing why she is the leader of this post-Marta Brazil team. With two goals and one assist for NWSL side Kansas City Current F.C., she’s bringing experience and firepower to the squad.
Midfielder Luana is having a slow start to the NWSL season with no goals or assists, but at 31 years of age, her experience will be valuable against a young American midfield to aid Brazil to a potential win.
Lastly, experienced defender Antonia Silva for Real Madrid will be a crucial piece for the team if they want to get a result. As a starter for Real Madrid, who are having a fantastic season, she’ll be important for ensuring that Brazil’s back line is set and disciplined for the game given that the U.S has a lot of speed up front. Fortunately for her, Sofi is notorious for having a small field, which will help against a fast American team.
USWNT ROSTER
Below is the U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position (Club)– April Matches vs. Brazil, decided by head coach Emma Hayes.
GOALKEEPERS (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United, ENG)
DEFENDERS (8): Alana Cook (Kansas City Current), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG, Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyon, FRA), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Jaedyn Shaw (North Carolina Courage), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED)
FORWARDS (7): Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC)
Tickets are available for today’s game here, and live streaming will be available on TNT, truTv, Max, Universo & Peacock 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET. More details about the event can be found on SoFi’s stadium website here.