The Ireland Women's National Team lost 4-0 to the United States in an International Friendly in TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.

In what was the 17th meeting between the two teams. Carla Ward's side were undone by goals from Lynn Biyendolo, Izzy Rodriguez, Yazmeen Ryan and Alyssa Thompson.

Ireland made four changes to their starting line-up that faced the World No 1 three days previous in Colorado but faced a difficult challenge in dealing with the intense afternoon heat.

Captain Courtney Brosnan made a number of fine saves, while both Emily Murphy and Kyra Carusa had opportunities to score but it wasn't to be for the Girls in Green.

The next assignment for Ireland is the UEFA Nations League Promotion / Relegation Play-Off against Belgium in October.

USA: McGlynn; Sams, Bugg, McKeown; Bethune (Sentnor 63), Meza (Lavelle 88), Rodriguez, Moultrie (Hutton 80); Sears, Ryan (Thompson 80), Biyendolo capt (Coffey 63).

Ireland: Courtey Brosnan; Jessie Stapleton, Caitlin Hayes, Anna Patten (Ruesha Littlejohn 75), Chloe Mustaki (Hayley Nolan 46); Abbie Larkin (Lucy Quinn 46), Tyler Toland (Izzy Atkinson 84), Marissa Sheva, Emily Murphy (Megan Connolly 46), Kyra Carusa; Saoirse Noonan (Amber Barrett 58).

Referee: Janeishka Caban (Puerto Rico).