USWNT Shut Out Jamaica 4-0 as Young Lineups Deliver With Double Brace

Becky Sauerbrunn stood on the sidelines with a quiet grace, honored for a career that spans over 200 caps, a World Cup title, Olympic gold, and a legacy as one of the most respected defenders in USWNT history. But as one chapter was celebrated, another was being written—this time by names that are quickly becoming must-know.

Emma Hayes made five changes to the starting eleven from the China match, continuing her bold trend of rotation and trust in depth. Among the starters, Champions League winner Emily Fox, rising midfield engine Ally Sentnor, and the ever-dynamic Catarina Macario rounded out the attacking lineup. With six players starting who had eight or fewer caps, the message was clear: this summer is about opportunity.

The U.S. came out with intent, pressing Jamaica high and asking questions of a team that’s never beaten them in international play. That pressure paid off early. In the 18th minute, a smooth sequence from Lily Yohannes to Fox set up Sentnor, who delivered a clinical finish to give the U.S. the lead.

Ten minutes later, Sentnor struck again—this time off a broken play from a deflected Alyssa Thompson shot. The instinct, the poise, the placement—Sentnor’s second goal of the night, her first brace, and her fourth for the U.S. in what is shaping up to be a breakout year.

By the time veterans Lynn Biyendolo and Lindsey Heaps entered in the 57th minute, the tempo was already firmly in U.S. control. But Biyendolo, true to form, turned momentum into scoreboard impact. Just two minutes in, she cleaned up a deflected header from Claire Hutton with signature precision—her 11th career goal as a sub, tying Alex Morgan for most all-time.

She added another in the 88th, finishing off a pinpoint cross from Avery Patterson with a blistering first-time strike, sealing a 4-0 win that felt more like a statement than a friendly.

This wasn’t just a game. It was another a double brace marker in the Emma Hayes era—an era defined by fearless rotation, tactical fluidity, and a trust in youth. In just 22 games, she’s collected 18 wins and an Olympic gold. And now, with her largest-ever camp and a roster full of players rising to the occasion, it’s clear: the future is here, and it’s looking dominant.