England vs USA live score, updates, highlights and lineups from women’s friendly between USWNT, Lionesses

Soccer international friendlies don’t get much bigger than this. It will be the defending World Cup champions against the defending European champions as England host the U.S. women’s national team at a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London. 

The buildup to Friday’s match has been overshadowed by the findings of an independent investigation commissioned by U.S. Soccer which found systemic abuse in women’s professional soccer in the USA. In the lead-up to the match, both national teams have faced questions about the report, which has already led to the dismissal of two executives in Portland as owners across the NWSL face increased scrutiny amid calls for accountability.

USWNT veteran Megan Rapinoe said she was looking forward to taking the field and playing soccer, and the match should prove a spectacle given the talent on show. It’s a preview of a potential late-stage matchup at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, where both nations are expected to contend for the title. 

Sporting News is following the England vs USA match live and providing live score updates, commentary.

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England vs USA live updates, highlights from women’s friendly

75 mins from kickoff: Both England and the USA will wear the same colored armbands as a show of solidarity in the wake of the investigation report released on abuse in the NWSL.

“When I found out I was quite sickened by the situation”

“Women need to be taken seriously more”

US Soccer has been rocked by a report detailing abuse in top tier women’s football, tonight England and USA will wear teal coloured armbands as a sign of solidarity. pic.twitter.com/vMi6zzbLiE

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 7, 2022

MORE: A full rundown of the Yates Report detailing years of abuse in the NWSL

England vs USWNT lineups

Injuries to center-back and captain Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo, and Lucy Parker will force England manager Sarina Wiegman into some serious lineup shuffling. Alex Greenwood, a natural left-back, is expected to partner new captain Millie Bright in central defense, with Rachel Daly or Demi Stokes filling in on the left.

With Ellen White now retired and Euros star Russo out injured, the forward line is expected to feature England Women’s Player of the Year Beth Mead, with Lauren Hemp and Nikita Parris on either side of her.

England projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1, left to right): Earps (GK) — Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly — Walsh, Stanway — Hemp, Toone, Parris — Mead.

England subs (12): To be confirmed

The USWNT’s attack will be without starting center forward Alex Morgan (knee injury) and starting winger Mallory Pugh (family commitment). That should see Ashley Hatch line up at central striker though USWNT winger Sophia Smith can also play there. Trinity Rodman or Megan Rapinoe are options to fill in for Pugh. We’ll see if Andonovski gives 22-year-old rising star center-back Naomi Girma a start on the big stage of Wembley Stadium.

USA projected starting lineup (FORMATION, left to right): Naeher (GK) — Huerta, Cook, Sauerbrunn, Fox — Lavelle, Sullivan, Horan — Smith, Hatch, Rodman.

USA subs (12): To be confirmed

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England vs. USWNT TV channel, live stream

Friday’s showcase friendly between the USA and England women’s national teams will kick off at 8 p.m. local time at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

UK: The match can be seen on ITV 1, with streaming available on the ITV Hub as well as on STV Player.

USA: The match will be available to watch on Fox network, which is streamed on fuboTV in addition to the Fox Sports app and site.

JP Dellacamera and former USWNT star Aly Wagner are on the call. Jacqui Oatley makes her Fox debut as sideline reporter, while Dr. Joe Machnik will serve as rules analyst.