"Maika Hamano scored in the 27th minute, fooling Lilly Reale and sending a left-footed shot over goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce's outstretched hand, securing Japan's victory."
"The U.S. women's national team had not played on grass at Lumen Field since 2017, as the stadium previously featured artificial turf."
"The announced crowd of 36,128 broke the record for a standalone women's match in Seattle, surpassing the previous record set during Megan Rapinoe's retirement match."
Japan's Maika Hamano scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over the United States, ending the U.S. team's 10-game winning streak. This loss marked the first shutout for the U.S. in 42 games. Coach Emma Hayes made significant lineup changes, resting key players. The match was played on new grass at Lumen Field, with a record crowd of 36,128. The final game of the series between the two teams is scheduled for Friday in Colorado.
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