Alex Morgan

It's the first time the U.S. women have won their first game of a World Cup year since 1999, and it came at a stadium where they'll play in this summer's ...

The U.S. The nation’s most famous stadium is also where the U.S. Swanson made it 3-0 in the 63rd with a breakaway finish. Amusingly for viewers in Philadelphia, the public address DJ at Sky Stadium played the Union’s goal song for a player whose new club home is Red Bull Arena. Whatever was said in the locker room, there certainly was more energy. Midge Purce was one of the few sparks in a rare start, and she sparked things further at halftime when she told the broadcast: “I think we’re going to get a talking-to, and I think we’re going to come out with more energy.” “Tough first half for us, obviously some things to clean up, but a really good response.” It was a fine way for Lavelle to end her day’s work, as she was subbed out right after that for Ashley Sanchez. women have won their first game of a World Cup year since 1999, and it came at the stadium in Wellington where they’ll play the Netherlands in the group stage. 6 for this team,” Foudy said, referring to the defensive midfielder role where Sullivan has struggled with the national team. “Obviously, this is something different for us,” Andonovski told HBO Max’s broadcast before the game. women have won their first game of a World Cup year since 1999, and it came at a stadium where they'll play in this summer's tournament.

Forward Mallory Swanson scored twice to lead the United States Women's National Team to a 4-0 shutout victory over New Zealand in a soccer friendly.

Swanson then raced into the box and tapped a shot into the net for a 3-0 lead. She then turned and rifled a pass toward the far post. The star striker spun away from a defender and used her left foot to fire a shot just inside the right post in the 60th minute. Right wing Rose Lavelle sent a pass to striker Trinity Rodman up the right flank. Rodman dribbled around a defender before she lifted a cross through the box. Striker Alex Morgan doubled the lead about eight minutes later.