Banyana Banyana found it hard against the USA again following a 2-0 defeat in an international friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday.

An 18th-minute goal by Trinity Rodman and Emily Sonnett's strike four minutes into the second half sank South Africa who had lost to the same side on Friday.

Banyana coach Desiree Ellis might be kicking herself for guiding a team that appears to have learnt little from the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup.

Ayanda Dlamini returned to guard the goal for Banyana instead of Kaylin Swart while Jermaine Seoposwane was an unused substitute.

Just after 13 minutes, Alex Morgan squeezed herself between two Banyana defenders before sending a cross to an unmarked Rodman who fired home for the hosts and broke the deadlock.

It was some shambolic defending by the South Africans whose attack also did not show any intent to beat their hosts.

Early into the second stanza, USA increased their lead, Sonnett beating Dlamini at the end of what initially looked like a harmless attack.

Ellis tried to bring in Robyn Moodaly and Sinoxolo Cesane early in the second half but it did not work.

The African champions continued to struggle up front but thanks to their defence, they limited their hosts from scoring more.

Up next for Banyana are fringe players raising their hands at the Cosafa Women's Cup which starts next week.