USWNT Unbeaten Streak: Review and Rising Stars

The USWNT concluded 2024 on a strong note, demonstrating strength and potential in matches against "England" and "Netherlands".

The "USWNT" wrapped up 2024 in characteristic fashion: with a victory. This year was significant for the team, leaving it with an Olympic gold medal and an undefeated series of 20 matches, 15 of them under Emma Hayes, fueled by endless optimism.

Before moving forward to 2025, the "USA" team had two final challenges in 2024 against "England" and "Netherlands". Though friendlies, these encounters were crucial, taking place in Europe and acting as a benchmark for the squad, especially in the absence of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson.

The overseas tests were a mix but tilted towards positivity. Following a 0-0 draw with "England", the "USA" came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against "Netherlands", the more thrilling of the two games.

While the "England" game was largely average, the "USWNT" showed both strengths and weaknesses against the "Netherlands". Some players rose to the occasion, while others struggled, raising new questions for the team.

Notably, these two matches—especially the last—were the final chapters in Alyssa Naeher's legendary career. Captain for her 115th international game, her debut traces back to December 18, 2014, against "Argentina".

Naeher is a two-time World Cup champion (2015 and 2019) and Olympic gold medalist with clean sheets in both final matches. Her outstanding performance served as a reminder of how irreplaceable she is.

Ultimately, who stood out? Whose stock surged upwards, and whose plummeted? Let's take a closer look.