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The U.S. Women's National Team heads to East Hartford, Connecticut, this Sunday for a rematch against Portugal, carrying the rare sting of a defeat. Portugal stunned the USWNT 2-1 on Thursday, marking their first-ever win against the Americans.
For head coach Emma Hayes, this second friendly is a crucial test of her young squad’s character and ability to respond to adversity. The USWNT was outmuscled and disjointed in the first clash, particularly vulnerable on set pieces—a definite area of focus for the coaching staff.
Portugal will be highly motivated to prove their win wasn't a fluke, banking on their organized defense and efficient counter-attacking. However, with the loss snapping the USWNT’s unbeaten streak against them, expect a far more focused and aggressive performance from the Americans.
The match, which also honors Connecticut native and USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher, is a chance for the team to show progress in the early stages of their 2027 World Cup qualification cycle.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
USWNT vs. Portugal live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this international friendly match in the U.S.:
TV channel: TNT, TruTV
Live stream: DirecTV
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the English language on TNT and TruTV. Streaming options are available on DirecTV.
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What time does USWNT vs. Portugal kick off?
This international friendly clash takes place at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, and kicks off on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. |
USWNT 2025 Schedule
Here are the next few games for the US women's national team:
| Oct. 26 | vs. Portugal | 4:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 29 | vs. New Zealand | 8:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Paraguay | 6:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Italy | 8:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 2 | vs. Italy | 8:00 p.m. |
Portugal 2025 Schedule
Here are the next few games for the Portugal women's national team:
| Oct. 26 | vs. USWNT | 4:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 2 | vs. Brazil | 10:00 a.m. |
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