Fans roared in welcome as Cincinnati native and soccer star Rose Lavelle took the field with the rest of the U.S. Women’s National Team on Sunday afternoon. Lavelle helped lead the team to a 4-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium, marking the USWNT’s 600th win in program history.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during USWNT’s match on Sunday.

Photos by David Starcher

Rose Lavelle takes her shot but it sails just high of the goal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle warms up prior to being subbed into the match | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Samantha Meza applies pressure as Ireland tries to make a move | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Head coach Emma Hayes watches from the sidelines | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Claire Hutton watches her pass to Alyssa Thompson resulting in a goal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears races to make a play | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
A defender gets handsy with Emma Sears, pushing her down as she tries to make a run | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Claire Hutton makes a pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Ireland’s starting lineup | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle and teammates react to increasingly loud chants of “We Want Rose” from the crowd | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Samantha Meza moves forward with a defender close behind | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan passes in heavy traffic | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Croix Bethune attempts a shot at goal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams watches as Aoife Mannion tries to maintain possession | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan looks for an open teammate as pressure builds | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle leaves the bench to start warming up | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle immediately makes an impact, running the ball up the pitch | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Lynn Biyendolo fights to keep possession | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams watches as an Irish defender tries to make a move | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Players show their appreciation to the supporters section | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Ireland’s head coach Carla Ward checks in during a brief pause in play | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Irish players sing as the Irish national anthem plays | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USWNT players chat prior to kickoff | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Players show their appreciation to the supporters section | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Large crowds of fans — mostly children — gather to hopefully catch a signature from their favorite players | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USA’s starting lineup | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle checks in with the athletic trainer | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears takes a moment to sign posters for fans | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle enters the match to cheers from her hometown fans | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Wilma Jean Wrinkles, the beloved dog of Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle, gets a shoutout from fans | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams looks to throw in | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan charges ahead with a defender in tow | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Lynn Biyendolo interacts with her mascot during pre-match festivities | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan looks for an open teammate as two defenders close in | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears looks on as Ireland’s Aoife Mannion makes a pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Olivia Moultrie moves the ball up the pitch | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears makes a move close to the goal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
USWNT players celebrate their first goal of the night | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Jordyn Bugg chases down the ball | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Olivia Moultrie looks for open space | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Croix Bethune prepares for a tackle | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams watches as her pass sails ahead | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Players celebrate the final goal of the evening | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan tries to get a pass off | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams looks to disrupt a pass attempt | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears looks to pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears looks out for the long pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Lynn Biyendolo tries to break free as two defenders get hands-on | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams tries to lock down possession as a defender attempts a tackle | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Olivia Moultrie tries to break free from a defender to regain possession | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams makes tackle as Emma Sears stands to the side waiting to make the steal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emily Sams makes a pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
A defender gets tripped up trying to prevent Yazmeen Ryan from getting the ball | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Tara McKeown moves up the pitch | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Rose Lavelle warms up during half-time | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan shares her thoughts with a referee | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears breaks free from a defender | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Sam Meza signals that she’s open | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan takes a hard fall after getting caught up with a defender | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears takes a shot on goal | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan looks to take back the ball | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Ireland takes a moment to talk and try to regroup before the second half kicks off | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Tara McKeown goes down from a hard hit as head coach Emma Hayes signals for a referee in the background | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Players celebrate Izzy Rodriguez’s goal — the second of the night | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Ally Sentnor runs to grab a pass | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Lynn Biyendolo chases down the ball | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Sam Coffey falls to the ground, expressing her disappointment with the referee for not calling a foul | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Emma Sears takes a shot from close range, but gets blocked by the keeper | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Sam Coffey tries to move forward as a defender pulls her back | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Alyssa Thompson falls as both defenders try to distance themselves | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Jordyn Bugg takes a selfie with young fans after the match | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Yazmeen Ryan lurks behind looking for an opportunity | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher
Alyssa Thompson — assisted by Claire Hutton — scores the fourth and final goal of the night | USA vs. Republic of Ireland | June 29, 2025 Photo: David Starcher