Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added two as the U.S. women’s national team routed New Zealand 6-0.

The U.S. Women’s National Team is set to face New Zealand Wednesday at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, marking their first match in the new stadium

After splitting their two matches against Portugal, the USWNT is set to face New Zealand in Kansas City, Mo., for the final game of the three-match series.

The Americans put on a show, peppering the scoreboard with goals. Forward Emma Sears ended the night with a hat trick, and Catarina Macario secured a brace. Lavelle, the most capped player in the night’s starting lineup, stunned the crowd with a goal in the 44th minute, her second of this window.

The United States women's national team cruised to a friendly victory over New Zealand in Kansas City Wednesday evening.  Scorers: Sears 8', 55', 84', Macario 34', 67', Lavelle 44', It was one-way

Angel City FC and New Zealand defender Ali Riley announced on Tuesday that she will retire at the end of the 2025 NWSL season.