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Catarina Macario scores again as USWNT shuts out Italy twice to end the year
- Macario scores in the 20th minute to give the U.S. a lead against Italy in Fort Lauderdale.
- Jaedyn Shaw nets the second goal in the 41st minute after a backline buildup.
- The win extends the U.S. record and caps a year in which coach Hayes used a broad player pool.
- Macario has returned to form after nearly two years out with an ACL injury.
- The victory comes as the U.S. closes 2025 with an 11-3-0 record.
- Italy proved difficult in the midfield and tested the U.S. defense early.
- Hayes evaluated the goalkeeper situation as part of year-end assessments.
- The U.S. concluded the year with increased youth exposure across camps and matches.
- The match saw goals from both Macario and Shaw, with Thompson assisting the second.
- The U.S. under coach Hayes continues to balance star power with a broader roster.
- The article notes the U.S. faced losses to Japan, Brazil, and Portugal over the year.
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