Cat Macario scored two goals and the United States defeated Italy 3-0 on Saturday night in a friendly match at Inter&Co Stadium.

It was the first of two friendlies between the teams, with the second scheduled for Dec. 1 in Fort Lauderdale.

Olivia Moultrie also scored while goalkeeper Claudia Dickey earned the shutout in just her fifth appearance at the senior level.

United States midfielder Catarina Macario (20) celebrates her goal against Italy with forward Jaedyn Shaw (8) and midfielder Lily Yohannes (7) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. AP

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