The United States women’s national team celebrated a victorious post-Thanksgiving match by defeating Italy 3-0. Olivia Moultrie scored the first goal merely two minutes into the game, followed by Catarina Macario, who netted two goals in the 64th and 76th minutes.

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Moultrie’s memorable shot just seconds into the game set the tone, and her performance was commendable, as she has become a key player for the team.

“Honestly, we just talked about starting fast and starting strong…” - Moultrie shared about the team’s positive momentum going into the match.

Meanwhile, Italy’s Chiara Beccari had a near-miss opportunity to score, but the US defense, led by Naomi Girma, managed to thwart their attempts. Macario’s brace capped off a remarkable match as she continues to shine in her role.

With this victory, the USWNT aims to conclude their year with another strong performance against Italy in a forthcoming match.