If you think you know the score between the US women's soccer team vs Canada, you probably haven't been watching lately.
People love to talk about the "history" of this matchup. They bring up the 2012 Olympics or the Christine Sinclair era. But honestly? That’s ancient history in soccer years. What’s happening right now, specifically after that July 2025 blowout in D.C., is a totally different beast. The USWNT didn't just win; they essentially gave the Canadians a masterclass in the "Emma Hayes" era of football.
It was 3-0. It was hot. It was brutal for anyone wearing a red jersey.
The Night Everything Changed at Audi Field
Let's talk about the Allstate Continental Clásico. July 2, 2025. Washington, D.C. was basically an oven, but 19,215 fans didn't care. They showed up to see if the USWNT could handle a Canada team that usually prides itself on being "hard to beat."
Canada is ranked No. 8 in the world for a reason. They aren't pushovers. But the USWNT? They looked like they were playing a different sport. Sam Coffey opened the floodgates in the 17th minute. Then Claire Hutton—who is literally just getting started on the international stage—buried a header for her first-ever international goal.
By the time Yazmeen Ryan slotted home the third goal in the 89th minute, the message was sent. This isn't your older sister's USWNT. This is a team that outshot Canada 22-7 and held 66% of the ball. It was so dominant it actually got voted as the 2025 U.S. Soccer Game of the Year.
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You've gotta feel for the Canadians a bit. They had 12 players who play in the NWSL on their roster. They know these American players. They train with them. And they still couldn't stop them.
Breaking Down the US Women's Soccer Team vs Canada Stats
If you're a numbers person, the head-to-head record looks like a typo. Since 1986, these teams have played 67 times. The US has won 54 of those.
Canada has won 4.
That’s it. Four wins in nearly 40 years.
One of those was that painful (for the Americans) 1-0 loss in the Tokyo Olympic semifinals, where Jessie Fleming buried a penalty and eventually led Canada to gold. That win gave Canada a massive injection of confidence, but the US has been on a tear ever since.
Why the Gap is Widening Again
It's tempting to say Canada is "falling off," but that’s not really the case. It’s more that the USWNT has found a new gear under Emma Hayes.
- The Midfield Press: Sam Coffey and Rose Lavelle are basically a human vacuum. They suck the air out of the game.
- The Youth Movement: While we used to talk about Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, now we’re talking about Jaedyn Shaw and Trinity Rodman.
- Defensive Iron: Naomi Girma is, quite simply, the best center back on the planet right now. Canada barely got a sniff of the goal in their last meeting.
What's Next? Mark Your Calendars for March 2026
If you missed the last one, don't worry. The US women's soccer team vs Canada rivalry is heading back to the big stage for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.
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The schedule is out, and it’s a marathon. On March 4, 2026, these two will face off again in the second round of the tournament. The field is stacked this year with Argentina and Colombia joining the mix, but everyone knows the USA-Canada match is the one that moves the needle.
Expect the Canadians to be desperate. They just got swept in the "Rivalry Series" on the ice (yes, the US women's hockey team beat them four times in a row in late 2025), and that cross-sport tension is real. Canadian fans are tired of seeing "USA" at the top of the podium.
How to Actually Watch and Get Involved
Honestly, tickets for these matches are getting harder to find than a quiet spot in Times Square. If you’re planning on going to the SheBelieves Cup in March, you basically need to buy your tickets yesterday.
If you’re watching from home, the games usually split between TNT/Max and Peacock for the English broadcasts, with Telemundo handling the Spanish side.
Pro Tip: Pay attention to the first 15 minutes. Under Hayes, the USWNT has been trying to kill games early. In that 3-0 win, the intensity from the opening whistle was terrifying. If Canada doesn't score or at least survive the first quarter-hour, it’s usually game over.
Actionable Steps for the True Fan:
- Track the Roster: Watch the January 2026 training camp results. Hayes just named a 26-player roster for matches against Paraguay and Chile. Who makes the cut there will likely be the core for the Canada game in March.
- Check the Stats: Keep an eye on Rose Lavelle’s fitness. She just won 2025 Female Player of the Year, and when she’s on the pitch, the USWNT is a different animal.
- Support Local: Many of the Canadian stars play in the NWSL. If you want to see how they'll match up against the US defenders, go watch a Gotham FC or Portland Thorns game.
The rivalry isn't dead. It’s just evolving into something faster and much more technical. Canada isn't just fighting for a win; they're fighting for relevance in a region the US is currently dominating with a 18-0 combined score over their last five matches.
The pressure is on. March 4 can’t come soon enough.