USWNT to Face Japan in Highly Anticipated Seattle Friendly

Ticket sales for the match at Lumen Field are already nearing a record high.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:14pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a women's soccer match between the USWNT and Japan, with the players' uniforms and the stadium environment fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The USWNT and Japan's national teams face off in a highly anticipated international friendly, with the passionate Seattle crowd set to create an electric atmosphere.Seattle Today

The U.S. women's national soccer team will take on Japan in a friendly match on Tuesday at Lumen Field in Seattle. The game is part of a three-match international window for the USWNT, and ticket sales have already reached 35,000, nearing the record for a women's soccer game in Seattle.

Why it matters

This high-profile matchup between two of the world's top women's national teams will showcase the growing popularity of the sport and provide the USWNT an important tune-up ahead of future competitions. The record-breaking crowd in Seattle also highlights the city's passionate fanbase for women's soccer.

The details

The USWNT is using this three-game window to prepare for upcoming tournaments, including the 2027 World Cup. Tuesday's match against Japan will be the second of the three games, following a previous friendly against another top opponent. Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Sounders, is expected to host a raucous crowd eager to support the USWNT in this marquee international showdown.

  • The match will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM Pacific Time.

The players

USWNT

The United States women's national soccer team, one of the most successful and popular women's national teams in the world.

Japan

The Japan women's national soccer team, a perennial powerhouse and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup champion.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be an incredible atmosphere for a women's soccer match. The fans in Seattle have always shown up in a big way, and I expect this game to be no different.”

— Megan Rapinoe, USWNT Forward

What’s next

The USWNT will conclude its three-match international window with a game against another top opponent on April 19th.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated USWNT vs. Japan friendly in Seattle showcases the growing popularity of women's soccer and the passionate fanbase in the Pacific Northwest, setting the stage for an electric atmosphere at Lumen Field.