The United States women's national team was in friendly action against Brazil Saturday afternoon in California.
Here is what went down.
United States 1-0 Brazil
Scorers: Rodman 5'
It was a rapid start for the hosts in front of a big crowd at SoFi Stadium, something the USMNT struggled to get in recent weeks.
It took Trinity Rodman just five minutes to find the back of the net after a lovely team move, giving the home side the lead.
Trinity Rodman for a 1-0 USWNT lead over Brazil 🔥
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Despite trailing, Brazil did carve out a few chances of their own, but they were knocked back down a peg when the U.S. were awarded a penalty past the hour mark.
Up stepped Lindsey Heaps to take subsequent spot-kick, and she dispatched with aplomb.
11 - Lindsey Heaps has scored at least one goal for the #USWNT in each of the last 11 calendar years dating back to 2015, equaling the fifth longest streak in team history. Reliable. pic.twitter.com/kl7fqTIdJ2
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The two sides will meet again on Tuesday.
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