Rodman scores as USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 rout of Paraguay in Carson

The U.S. women’s national team launched its 2026 schedule with a dominant 6–0 win over Paraguay on Saturday night in Carson, California, with Trinity Rodman scoring in her first appearance as captain. The match showcased both established talent and emerging contributors as the United States produced a surge of second-half goals.

Rodman’s goal added a headline moment to a week already defined by attention on her club future. The Washington Post reported that the 23-year-old recently signed a new deal with the Washington Spirit, and she followed that news by leading the national team and finding the net in an emphatic opening performance.

The scoring began in first-half stoppage time when Reilyn Turner netted on her U.S. debut, giving the Americans a 1–0 lead heading into the break. After halftime, the match tilted fully in the United States’ direction as the tempo increased and Paraguay struggled to contain repeated attacking waves.

Ally Sentnor scored twice as part of a rapid burst that broke the game open, and additional goals came from Rodman, Emma Sears, and an own goal by Paraguay. The second half reflected a clear pattern: quick transitions, pressure high up the pitch, and repeated chances created from wide areas.

The match also included recognition of recently retired forward Christen Press, a longtime USWNT figure. For the current group, the lopsided result offered an opportunity to test combinations and give newer players meaningful minutes under coach Emma Hayes.

The team’s January camp continues with another friendly, and the coaching staff is expected to keep experimenting as the roster develops. For Rodman, the night served as a statement performance: leadership responsibilities, decisive attacking impact, and a confident start to the year.