The USWNT got smacked in the face by Brazil's animosity in a 2-1 loss, but that's exactly what head coach Emma Hayes wanted.

The USWNT's lone goal came just minutes into the game thanks to a gorgeous strike from Sophia Wilson, who smoked one past Brazilian keeper Lelê Izidoro to give the U.S. an early lead and silence the São Paulo crowd. It was Wilson's first for the USWNT since the 2024 Paris Olympics, and her first since returning from maternity leave in January.

Brazil hosts the USWNT on Saturday at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo for an international friendly at a 2027 Women's World Cup venue.

United States women's national team head coach Emma Hayes said that the "chaos" that Brazil causes will provide a formidable test for her team in their friendly matches over the next week.

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