The last time Brazil and the USA faced off in women’s football was on March 10, 2024, during the final of the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup. The match, held in San Diego, saw the US Women’s National Team clinch a 1-0 victory over Brazil, with Lindsey Horan scoring the decisive goal just before the halftime break. This was a memorable win for the US team, marking their 15th title in Concacaf tournaments.
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Match analysis
It was a night where strategy met grit at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Brazil kept the US on their toes, dominating the game early on. Despite this, the US defense held up, anchored by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s quick reflexes. Right before the halftime whistle, Lindsey Horan made the breakthrough. She rose to meet Emily Fox’s cross with a decisive header, scoring the only goal of the match.
The second half was more about the US maintaining their lead as Brazil ramped up the pressure. However, the US defense stayed solid, ensuring the victory. This win wasn’t just about lifting the trophy; it was a comeback story after a surprising loss to Mexico earlier in the tournament. Watch the full match highlights here.
USWNT WIN W GOLD CUP🏆🇺🇸❤️
Brazil an impressive foe but the United States were ruthlessly clinical in big moments and survived that 2-0 loss to Mexico to regain that winning feeling again. 138 days to Olympics. Bring it on 💪
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— The Women's Game (@WomensGameMIB) March 11, 2024
That defeat seemed to jolt the team into high gear, pushing them to sharpen up for the knockout rounds against Colombia and Canada, where they really proved their mettle.
Both teams will meet again at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games where the Brazilian National Team, in search of its first Olympic gold, will battle USWNT on Saturday (10) at 12 PM Brasília time.
