Sophia Wilson magic, eight red cards and Brazil bruises: USWNT stock take

Hayes' side had a bumpy start to the Brazil camp, dropping the opener 2-1 before leveling the series with a heated, chaotic 1-0 win. The two games exposed clear takeaways — the Americans needed to release the ball sooner, finish chances and handle Brazil's pace and pressure better — and the second match became a spectacle after an astounding eight red cards were shown at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.

Sophia Wilson's stock rose the most. She was electric and physical across both matches, earning her 25th international goal in 62 appearances in the first game and becoming the ninth mother to score for the USWNT.

Brazil, Fortaleza

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