SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — The United States women's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Japan on April 14, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, in the second of three scheduled friendly matches between the two sides. Maika Hamano scored the lone goal of the match in the 27th minute.

The U.S. held 65.8% possession to Japan's 34.2% and generated 12 shot attempts to Japan's nine. Both teams recorded five shots on goal and four saves each. The U.S. earned three corner kicks to Japan's two, and Japan received the match's only yellow card.

The closing stages featured late action as the U.S. pushed for an equalizer. Riko Ueki committed a foul during stoppage time, and Emily Sams won a free kick for the U.S. in the defensive half. The fourth official announced four minutes of added time, but the U.S. was unable to convert any late chances and Japan held on for the clean sheet.

Japan arrived at the three-match series having won the Women's Asian Cup. The team outscored its opponents 29-1 across the tournament and defeated host Australia 1-0 in the championship match. Japan's Asian Cup performance also qualified it for the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year.

The third and final match of the series is scheduled for Friday in Commerce City, Colorado.