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flag U.S. women’s soccer team beat New Zealand 6-0 in debut game at new Kansas City stadium, with Emma Sears scoring a hat trick.

flag Emma Sears scored a hat trick and Catarina Macario added two goals as the U.S. women’s national team defeated New Zealand 6-0 in a friendly at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, the world’s first purpose-built women’s soccer stadium. flag The win marked the most goals scored by the U.S. under head coach Emma Hayes, with Sears’ three goals coming in the 8th, 55th, and 84th minutes, all assisted by Michelle Cooper. flag Macario scored in the 34th and 66th minutes, reaching four career two-goal games. flag Rose Lavelle added a long-range goal before halftime. flag Defender Kennedy Wesley made her debut, becoming the 25th player to earn a cap under Hayes, with the starting backline having just 11 combined appearances. flag The U.S. played without key players due to injury and maternity leave. flag New Zealand lost both of its friendlies in the window, including one to Mexico. flag The U.S. will face Italy in two final matches of the year on November 28 and December 1.

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