Emma Hayes and the U.S. women's national team wanted to close out a triumphant 2024 with two daunting away trips against top European opponents. Ultimately, the USWNT's final friendlies of the year will be viewed as a sucess.
The Americans were the better team in a cagey 0–0 draw against England, in front of a bustling crowd of over 78,000 at Wembley Stadium. In Game 2 against the Netherlands, Hayes's players were largely outplayed but somehow found a way to come back and win 2–1.
