USA vs Argentina live score: USWNT updates, result, stats, lineups from international friendly in Louisville

The U.S. women will look to play a perfect three-on-three this month as they close out the October international break with a match against Argentina from Louisville on Wednesday night.

A pair of 3-1 wins over 13th-ranked Iceland provided a solid foundation for the month, as Emma Hayes balances getting regular starters’ minutes alongside filtering young talent.

Goals from veterans Sophia Smith, Lindsey Horan and Lynn Williams in those two matches were also punctuated by first international goals for youngsters Alyssa Thompson and Emma Sears.

Now against 33rd-placed Argentina, the US will hope to plug some of the gaps that developed in their two games against European opposition before December’s big international window, which brings a pair of highly anticipated games against England and the Netherlands.

The Sporting News will be following the US-Argentina friendly match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

American women vs. Argentina live score

	1st half	Goalscorers
USA	–	–
Argentina	–	–

Location: Lynn Family Stadium (Louisville, KY)

Predicted lineups:

USA (4-3-3, right to left): Naeher (GK) — Fox, Gaetino, Girma, Malonson — Hershfelt, Horan, Albert — Thompson, S. Smith, L. Williams.

Argentina (3-5-2, from right to left): S. Pereyra (GK) — Sachs, Braun, Cometti — M. Pereyra, Preininger, R. Nunez, Ippolito, Holzheier — Y. Rodriguez, dos Santos.

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American women vs. Argentina live updates, highlights from the friendly match

2 hours until kick-off: Emma Hayes was recognized with the highest award in women’s football coaching at the Ballon d’Or gala on Monday, winning the Women’s Coach of the Year award, first minted as the Johan Cruyff Award. It was a hugely prestigious victory for the new USWNT boss, who was largely recognized for her influence in leading the United States to Olympic gold earlier this summer.

Emma Hayes, our winner of the Johan Cruyff Trophy for women, has a message for you! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/diaujscmaP

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

Kickoff time American women vs. Argentina

This international friendly will kick off in Louisville on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 PM local time at Lynn Family Stadium.

Here’s how that time translates across time zones in North America:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern time	Wednesday October 30	7:00 PM
Central time	Wednesday October 30	6 p.m
Mountain time	Wednesday October 30	5 p.m
Pacific time	Wednesday October 30	4:00 PM

US women’s lineups vs. Argentina, team news, from 11

Squad rotation was crucial for Emma Hayes in a rare three-match international spell. The likes of Mallory Swanson, Sam Coffee, Emily SonnettAnd Jenna Nighswonger started both games against Iceland, which is why it would be a surprise to see either of them in the XI here.

There are a few important regulars missing this USWNT camp while recovering from injuries or managing their minutes. The most notable absence is Trinity Rodmanwho has only just returned from a back injury at her club Washington Spirit and is getting some extra rest during the international break.

Crystal Dunnnow 32 years old, has been out of club action this month due to personal reasons and will not appear, while her Gotham teammate Tierna Davidson is also missing due to a hamstring injury.

United States expected starting lineup (4-3-3): Naeher (GK) — Fox, Gaetino, Girma, Malonson — Hershfelt, Horan, Albert — Thompson, S. Smith, L. Williams.

US subtitles: Lineups will be released one hour before kick-off

MORE: Player ratings from the second friendly between the US and Iceland which ended 3-1 to the USWNT

While Argentina head coach German Portanova is looking to review his options in a number of positions, there are a host of young players on this 20-man roster. 25 years old Solana Pereyra will likely get the look in goal, with a 41-year-old Vanina Correa after retiring over the summer.

Full-back Marina Delgado was injured and had to withdraw from the team, while the 34-year-old defender Mirjam Mayorga is also retired.

Argentina expected starting line-up (4-5-1): S. Pereyra (GK) — R. Nunez, Sachs, Cometti, Martin — Holzheier, M. Pereyra, Ippolito, Braun, dos Santos — Y. Rodriguez.

Argentina subtitles: Lineups will be released one hour before kick-off