USWNT vs Japan Lineups, Predictions, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV
The USWNT and Japan are set to wrap up their three-match series today. This series is a crucial testing ground for head coach Emma Hayes as she evaluates roster depth and integrates returning veterans
The first match took place on April 11 in San Jose, California, where the United States secured a 2-1 victory.
This game featured a veteran-heavy starting lineup that included Rose Lavelle making her 100th career start. Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps provided the scoring for the U.S. side to open the series with a win.
The second match followed on April 14 in Seattle, Washington, resulting in a 1-0 victory for Japan.
Head coach Emma Hayes chose to fully rotate her squad for this game, fielding an entirely new starting eleven while Japan made nine changes.
Maika Hamano scored the lone goal of the match in the 27th minute, which effectively snapped the USWNT's ten-game winning streak and leveled the three-match series.
USWNT vs Japan Expected Lineups, Predictions
USWNT
- Goalkeeper: Claudia Dickey
- Defenders: Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Tierna Davidson, Gisele Thompson
- Midfielders: Sam Coffey, Rose Lavelle, Lindsey Heaps
- Forwards: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, Alyssa Thompson
Japan
- Goalkeeper: Ayaka Yamashita
- Defenders: Risa Shimizu, Saki Kumagai, Moeka Minami, Hikaru Kitagawa
- Defenders: Yui Hasegawa, Fuka Nagano, Momoko Tanikawa
- Forwards: Maika Hamano, Mina Tanaka, Aoba Fujino
The U.S. is likely to rebound and secure the series win. Our prediction is USWNT 2-1 Japan.
USWNT vs Japan: How & Where to Watch on TV
The final match of the series between the USWNT and Japan takes place today, April 17, 2026, at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Colorado.
The kick off time is 9:00 PM ET.
There are several options for both English and Spanish coverage:
- English (TV): TNT and truTV
- English (Streaming): Max (formerly HBO Max)
- Spanish (TV): Universo
- Spanish (Streaming): Peacock
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.