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This is the first time the former forward has been named to a USWNT game roster. She switched positions to center back for the Washington Spirit only at the beginning of the 2023 NWSL season.
The U.S. Women do not often make appearances in venues that have never before hosted a USWNT match, but in Kansas City, the USA will play at CPKC Stadium for the first time.
It was Smith’s 24th USWNT goal and team-leading ninth in 2024. The USA improved its 2024 record to 15W-1L-3D and its advantage over Iceland in the all-time series to 14W-0L-2D.
The USA’s gold medal victory came in just Emma Hayes’ 10th match at the helm of the USWNT, the fastest by any head coach to win a World Cup or Olympics in women’s soccer history.
The hometown tribute before the match recognized the two-time FIFA World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist and longtime USWNT captain, who announced her retirement in December.
