USWNT and Japan Women's Soccer Teams Face Off Friday

The rivals meet for the final game of a three-match series in Colorado.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:58am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric planes in navy blue, crimson red, and gold, conceptually representing the intensity of a women's soccer match between two elite national teams.The intense rivalry between the USWNT and Japan's women's soccer team is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the pitch.Commerce City Today

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) and Japan's women's soccer team will face off on Friday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The two teams have split the first two games of their three-game series, with the USWNT holding a 6-1 record so far this year.

Why it matters

The USWNT and Japan have a long-standing rivalry in women's soccer, with both teams being among the top contenders in the sport globally. This final match of the series will be an important test for both squads as they prepare for upcoming major tournaments.

The details

The USWNT and Japan have each won one game in the current three-match series. The USWNT is currently 6-1 on the year, while Japan has been a formidable opponent for the Americans over the years. Friday's match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado will wrap up the series between the two women's soccer powerhouses.

  • The series started this past Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The final match of the three-game series will be played on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

United States Women's National Team (USWNT)

The women's national soccer team representing the United States, one of the top-ranked teams in the world.

Japan Women's National Team

The women's national soccer team representing Japan, another global powerhouse in the sport.

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What’s next

The winner of Friday's match will gain momentum heading into upcoming major women's soccer tournaments later this year.

The takeaway

This final match of the USWNT-Japan series will be a highly anticipated clash between two of the world's best women's soccer teams as they prepare for future competitions.