The most significant recent competitive meeting occurred in the , where the Netherlands defeated the USA 3-1.
The U.S. Women have historically dominated this matchup, though recent encounters have been much more competitive. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Five Things to Know: Netherlands vs. USA - US Soccer
Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Dutch a 2-0 lead by halftime. Haji Wright briefly gave the Americans hope with a goal in the 76th minute, but Denzel Dumfries secured the win for the Netherlands shortly after.
Prior to that World Cup clash, the two sides had only met in friendly matches. Overall, the Netherlands holds the upper hand in the series with four wins compared to the USA’s single victory in 2015. Women's Soccer (USWNT)
The rivalry between and the United States has recently intensified across multiple sports, highlighted by high-stakes soccer matches and a historic first-ever cricket victory for the U.S. in early 2026. Men's Soccer (USMNT)