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USWNT and Japan set record for largest crowd in Seattle womenâs sports history
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The USWNT faced Japan in Seattle, setting a record with 36,128 attendees for the largest crowd at a women's sporting event in the city's history. Japan won the match 1-0, marking their third victory over the U.S.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 14: Honoka Hayashi #18 of Japan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Sophia Wilson #11 and Trinity Rodman #2 of United States during the International Friendly match between United States and Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Soobum Im/USSF/Getty Images) | Getty Images
For the first time since July 27, 2017 the U.S. returned to Seattle at Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field) for the first time in nearly nine years.
In the USWNT match versus Japan, they set a standalone record for the largest crowd for a womenâs sporting event in Seattle history. In the second match of the three-game series, 36,128 fans were in attendance to break the previous record of 34,130.
Maika Hamano scored the gameâs only goal for Japanâs third-ever win over the U.S.
Q&A
What was the attendance record set during the USWNT vs Japan match in Seattle?
The match had an attendance of 36,128 fans, setting a record for the largest crowd at a women's sporting event in Seattle.
When did the USWNT last play in Seattle before this match?
The USWNT last played in Seattle on July 27, 2017, making this their first return in nearly nine years.
Who scored the only goal in the USWNT vs Japan match?
Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the match, leading Japan to a 1-0 victory over the U.S.
