USWNT overwhelms Paraguay 6–0 as Trinity Rodman scores in first match as captain
Trinity Rodman scored and Ally Sentnor netted twice as the U.S. women’s national team rolled to a 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California, during the squad’s January camp.
A captain’s night in Carson
The United States women’s national team delivered an emphatic 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California, powered by a strong second half and a standout performance from Trinity Rodman in her first match wearing the captain’s armband. The game offered a clear message about depth and pace in the U.S. attack, with multiple scorers and sustained pressure after halftime.
Rodman scored her 12th international goal and was one of the match’s most visible drivers, repeatedly pushing the tempo and creating problems in transition. Her goal came amid a surge of scoring that tilted the match decisively and turned the contest into an extended opportunity for the U.S. to test combinations and assess newer faces in meaningful minutes.
Sentnor’s brace and a debut goal
Ally Sentnor scored twice as the U.S. piled on goals in quick succession. Reilyn Turner also found the net in her national-team debut, adding a milestone moment to an already dominant team performance. Emma Sears scored as well, and an own goal contributed to the final margin.
The match was part of the USWNT’s January training camp schedule, a period used to sharpen tactics and integrate players into the team’s evolving structure. With some Europe-based players absent due to club-season timing, the camp also serves as a proving ground for players looking to stake a claim in upcoming competitions.
Honoring a USWNT veteran
Before kickoff, the team honored retired forward Christen Press, recognizing her long national-team career and major-tournament achievements. The ceremony added a reflective note to a night otherwise defined by attacking fluency and the immediate energy of a squad pushing toward the next cycle.
Friendly or not, performances like this matter: they shape depth charts, build confidence, and reveal which partnerships can hold under pressure.
Next up
The U.S. camp continues with another match to close the window, and coaching staff will evaluate not only the scoreline but the repeatable patterns: chance creation, pressing coordination, and finishing efficiency. For Rodman, the outing doubled as both a leadership milestone and a signal that her influence is expanding beyond highlights.