The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is set to conclude a stellar 2024 with a much-anticipated match against the Netherlands at the ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague on Tuesday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM CET, with live coverage on TNT, truTV, Universo, Max, and Peacock.
This final fixture follows the USWNT’s scoreless draw against second-ranked England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, witnessed by 78,346 fans, marking the fourth-largest crowd in USWNT history. The Americans now turn their focus to the 11th-ranked Netherlands, fresh from a commanding 4-1 victory over China PR.
Record-Breaking 2024 and The Road Ahead
2024 has been a golden year for the USWNT, highlighted by their fifth Olympic gold medal win in Paris and a remarkable record of 17 wins, one loss, and four draws. The team has remained unbeaten in their last 19 matches, with head coach Emma Hayes steering the squad to a dominant 14-match streak since her appointment in May.
Following this match, the players will take a well-deserved holiday break before regrouping for a training camp in Los Angeles in mid-January. Their first competitive matches of 2025 will be in the SheBelieves Cup, starting February 20 in Houston, Texas, against top-25 teams including Japan, Australia, and Colombia.
Naeher’s Farewell and Emerging Stars
Tuesday’s game also marks a historic moment as veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher bids farewell to international soccer. With an illustrious career spanning 11 years, Naeher retires as one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in USWNT history, earning 114 caps and 69 shutouts.
Meanwhile, the spotlight is on 17-year-old Lily Yohannes, who has committed her international future to the U.S. and is poised for a promising career. Yohannes, already a record-setter with Ajax, represents the exciting next generation for the USWNT.
Series History and Rivalry
The USA and the Netherlands share a storied rivalry, meeting 11 times with the U.S. leading the series 8-1-2. Memorable encounters include the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic quarterfinals. Tuesday’s clash will test both teams as they aim to close 2024 on a high note.
