Sophia Wilson’s return spoiled as USA women beaten by Brazil in friendly

The US national team scheduled a pair of matches in Brazil in preparation of a return for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. After quick start for the Americans, the hosts scored twice in three minutes for a 2-1 win at Sao Paulo on Saturday. Sophia Wilson in her return to the team scored in the second minute before goals by Taina Maranhao in the 11th and Bia Zaneratto in the 14th proved to be the difference. Wilson scored for the first time since 2024. She did not play for the US in 2025 to give birth to her daughter. She made an immediate impact, forcing a giveaway while among three Brazilians then sliding to the box and unleashing a drive inside the far left post for the goal. Brazil wasted no time in responding thanks to shoddy defending on a corner kick. Isabela sent the cross to the middle of the box where Maranhao had two yards separation from the closest American and used the space for a powerful header to tie it. Sophia Wilson of the United States celebrates her early goal. Photograph: Roberto Casimiro/SPP/Shutterstock The US were disorganized, as well, on the second goal, which started in their end, and they were unable to control the breakout. Once the ball reached the box, miscommunication between several players left Zaneratto alone in the middle for the left-footed shot. US goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn then kept the deficit from being worse with three first-half saves. …