The United States women’s national team scored in the opening minute of their friendly with Brazil on Tuesday night via Catarina Macario, but it was not enough in the end as the Americans conceded twice, including in the 95th minute, falling 2-1.
There were several changes to the starting lineup by U.S national team manager Emma Hayes with seven new additions to the lineup from Saturday’s 2-0 victory. Forward Trinity Rodman did not dress for precautionary reasons as she builds her minutes from a back injury, and goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was given the night off after her standout performance in the first game. Hayes opted to get more game evaluations than make major formation adjustments as the team lined up in the familiar 4-2-3-1 formation they utilized in match one.
Despite the multiple-player rotations to start, the USWNT got off to a rapid start when Macario scored in the opening 35 seconds of the match.
Claire Hutton, a 19-year-old midfielder, won the ball deep in the defensive half and sprung Alyssa Thompson on a pass…
