USWNT Youthful Spark Shines in 4-0 Win Over Jamaica as Sentnor and Biyendolo Bag Braces

Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo star as Emma Hayes side keep Reggae Girlz scoreless for sixth straight meeting

There are statement wins, and then there are the kinds of performances that quietly—yet unmistakably—say: we’re deeper than anyone else in the world. Tuesday night’s 4-0 U.S. women’s national team victory over Jamaica was just that. And while the headlines will rightfully go to Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo for their dueling braces, the real story sits in the big picture: this was a game that featured one of the youngest USWNT lineups in decades, and yet it was business as usual. Complete control, relentless energy, and more attacking flair than their overmatched opponents could handle.

Emma Hayes’ second game in charge already feels like another marker laid down—not just in result, but in tone. Missing marquee names like Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman, Hayes turned to youth and enthusiasm. The return? Four goals, 80% possession, and a sixth consecutive clean-sheet win over Jamaica in a series that now reads 35-0 in total goals scored.

Sentnor Sets the Tone, Again

It only took 10 minutes for Ally Sentnor to once again show why she’s one of the most exciting young players in the American game. Her movement was sharp, her finishing clinical, and her understanding with teammates already developing rapidly. The 21-year-old scored both of her goals in the first half, including one beautifully worked sequence that began with a pinpoint cross-field pass from Lily Yohannes and a clever one-touch assist from Emily Fox.

“Honestly, I didn’t have to do much,” Sentnor told TNT after the game. “Lily played an absolutely dime of a ball to Foxy, who set it up perfectly. We’ve been working on that movement a lot. It’s just easy to play with this group.”

Easy, perhaps, when you have that much talent around you. But make no mistake—Sentnor made it look easier than it was. These were finishes that showed poise and confidence, not just enthusiasm. She now has four goals in four starts for the USWNT, and with big names still working their way back from injury or rest, the North Carolina Courage star is firmly in the conversation for a consistent place in the starting XI.

Lynn Biyendolo: Veteran Supersub, Maximum Impact

She now has four goals in four starts for the USWNT

If the first half belonged to the rising star, the second half was the veteran’s stage. Lynn Biyendolo—often overshadowed in the conversation around the USWNT’s attacking options—delivered a reminder of her quality in emphatic fashion. Coming on as a second-half substitute, it took Biyendolo just minutes to find the back of the net, slipping in behind the Jamaican backline and finishing with her usual cool.

Then she added another. Avery Patterson set her up with a lovely assist—another younger player taking her chance—and Biyendolo didn’t miss. Two shots, two goals, and a compelling case for why she may be the most effective supersub in the current U.S. pool. At 30, she knows how to time her runs, how to make the most of tired defenders, and, above all, how to finish.

Dominance in Numbers, but Also in Attitude

Lily Yohannes USWNT vs Jamaica

The numbers are absurd. The U.S. has outscored Jamaica 35-0 in six meetings. They’ve never allowed a single goal. And while this was arguably one of the least experienced American sides in recent memory—just the second-least capped starting XI in 24 years—it didn’t matter. Jamaica had under 20 percent possession, didn’t register a shot on goal, and spent most of the evening chasing shadows.

But what mattered most wasn’t just how the U.S. dominated technically. It was the hunger. Hayes’ squad came out with a point to prove. Whether it was Kerry Abello—making her senior debut and owning the left flank—or Sam Coffey and Lily Yohannes completely controlling the midfield, this team didn’t take the matchup lightly.

Yohannes in particular continues to impress. Still just 17 until later this month, the teenager played like a seasoned veteran. She delivered a gorgeous pass to start the sequence for the opening goal and was consistently one step ahead of her Jamaican counterparts. This was her fifth start, and she’s already making the case to be an essential part of the Olympic roster.

Defensive Stability, Even Without Threat

Ally Sentnor USWNT vs Jamaica

While the game was never in doubt, the U.S. backline deserves a nod for keeping things sharp and composed throughout. Naomi Girma, donning the captain’s armband in tribute to Becky Sauerbrunn, led by example. Tara McKeown, alongside her, was composed and progressive in possession. On the outside, Emily Fox added yet another high-level display, especially with her assist for Sentnor’s first.

Kerry Abello—clearly energized by her debut—added grit and intelligence down the left-hand side. If Hayes was looking for a player to make the most of their first cap, she found one in Abello.

Phallon Tullis-Joyce in goal had little to do, but that’s kind of the point. The U.S. were so dominant that the goalkeeper could’ve spent much of the evening catching up on a novel.

Substitutes Keep Standards High

The replacements were no less effective. Lindsey Heaps immediately made her presence felt with energetic runs. Olivia Moultrie, although positioned more wide than usual, drove forward with her typical fearlessness. Michelle Cooper wasn’t quite as electric as over the weekend but still showed flashes, and Avery Patterson showed her creativity with that excellent assist for Biyendolo’s second.

And then there was Lo’eau LaBonta, the oldest debutant in USWNT history, finally getting her moment. She didn’t light up the stat sheet, but the significance of the occasion can’t be overstated—and she looked comfortable in a game that was already settled.

Hayes’ Influence Already Showing

It’s still early in the Emma Hayes era, but there’s already a sense of clarity and focus. Two games, two clean sheets, eight goals, and plenty of minutes for players who need them. She didn’t over-complicate things on Tuesday. She trusted youth, let them run, and got a near-perfect response.

Could she have pushed the team more tactically? Maybe. But when a young, inexperienced lineup puts in a 90-minute display like that, you let them ride. Hayes is clearly setting a tone—high intensity, technical sharpness, and an appetite to dominate.

And perhaps most importantly, she’s creating internal competition. When the likes of Smith, Rodman, and Swanson return, they’ll find a camp full of players who’ve made the most of every second.