USWNT vs. New Zealand in Kansas City: October Friendly and more

The United States women’s national soccer team will face New Zealand on October 29 in Kansas City, Missouri, according to an announcement by the United States Soccer Federation. This will be the third and last match of the October international window. Previously, the USWNT will play two matches against Portugal. The first will be played at Subaru Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania, on October 23, and will feature a farewell ceremony for USWNT legend Alex Morgan before the start of the match. The second match against Portugal will take place three days later at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, in East Hartford, Connecticut. The CPKC Stadium in Kansas City will be the venue for the match against New Zealand, which will also include a double match with the United States men’s national deaf soccer team. In addition, Alyssa Naeher, former US international and current goalkeeper for the Chicago Stars, will also be honored in her home state with a special ceremony before the match. New Zealand is ranked number 33 in the world ranking.

The last time the Football Ferns faced the United States was in two friendlies in January 2023, with victories for the United States by 4-0 and 5-0, respectively. This will be the 22nd encounter between the United States and New Zealand. The Kiwis’ only victory in the series came in the opening match between the two teams in 1987. The USWNT has an 8-2-0 record so far in 2025, while coach Emma Hayes focuses on long-term preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Brazil.