Julie Schreiber

Mar 29, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Gotham FC forward Katie Stengel (28) runs with the ball chased by Orlando Pride defender Oihane Hernández (21) during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images On Tuesday, June 30, Katie Lampson announced that she would be retiring from professional soccer after more than a decade of playing for clubs across the world. Lampson will conclude her career as a two-time NWSL champion.

The US Women’s national team had not beaten Brazil in Brazil since 1997. That changed on Tuesday night, though it wasn’t pretty. The international friendly match, which resulted in a 0-1 win for the US, included an own goal, eight red cards, and 28 total fouls. Reds were handed out to Brazilian players and coaches alike, and by the end of the game, security guards with riot shields could even be seen on the field protecting referees. It was an unsettling game, to say the least.