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The world champions hit their stride ominously at Eden Park, bettering their goal tally from Wellington in another big win.

Six of their previous meetings before that came on neutral territory, with the other 13 on American soil. [the world champion United States](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130977564/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-champion-united-states-womens-football-team) for the second time in the space of three days. The history The form The squads The game

Rose Lavelle scored a pair of goals and the United States women beat New Zealand 5-0 in an exhibition in Auckland this afternoon.

The United States has won back-to-back World Cups and will vie for a record third straight title. Lavelle, who wore the captain's armband, scored in 39th minute. Ashley Hatch, Mallory Swanson and Taylor Kornieck also scored for the US at Auckland's Eden Park stadium.

The biggest disappointment from a New Zealand point of view were the goals conceded. Even if they were severely overmatched – and coming off an exhausting match ...

After Ward rode her luck - with a rugby-style tackle on the edge of the area – Lavelle extended the lead, with a volleyed strike at the far post. It was a calamity of errors. The fourth and fifth goals were almost as bad. A neat flick exposed the centre backs, and fullback Green was caught napping, allowing her winger a clear run, before Hatch bundled the cross past Erin Nayler. There was huge applause when they won an early corner, then for a great covering tackle by Green, after the United States threatened a breakaway. The biggest disappointment from a New Zealand point of view were the goals conceded.

Coloradan Mallory Swanson and CU Buff Taylor Kornieck ready to step in and contribute again. Lindsey Horan is excused, and Sophia Smith is on the mend.

According to Andonovski, she is expected to be completely ready to train, suit up and play against rivals Canada, Japan and Brazil in February’s national SheBelieves Cup. [@OLfeminin], Lindsey Horan has returned to France for the club’s upcoming match against Montpellier and will not be available for the [#USWNT]’s second match vs. Whatever was preached in the changing room during the break worked. Lindsey Horan and Taylor Kornieck both contributed after starting together in the midfield. “I think that just going over my performance from the past couple of months and kind of reviewing it this offseason, there were some easy chances in games previous I should have put away.” the opportunity to practice, compete and travel throughout New Zealand, this summer’s co-host with Australia for the 2023 Women’s World Cup Tournament.

Jon Eimer has locked in his picks and best bets for the New Zealand vs. U.S. Women's National Team international friendly on Friday.

- USWNT vs. [Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the USA vs. New Zealand and has identified a confident pick for Friday's international friendly. On Tuesday, Riley moved from her traditional fullback spot to centerback for a New Zealand side that was missing key players. The U.S.-born Riley has made 148 appearances for the national team and has served as the team captain since 2017. The win pushed the USWNT's record over the Football Ferns to 18-1-1. The Americans are listed as -5000 favorites in the latest USWNT vs. The USWNT had lost three of its last four matches, including a three-match losing streak that was the team's first since 1993. Before making any New Zealand vs. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. New Zealand odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Football Ferns are +4000 underdogs. 1-ranked United States Women's National Team will try to beat New Zealand for the second time in four days when the two teams square off in an international friendly on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland.

Rose Lavelle wore the captain's armband and netted twice in another dominant performance, with Ashley Hatch, Mallory Swanson and Taylor Kornieck joining her on ...

Ward was in the thick of things again shortly after the break, mis-controlling a ball in the box which fell to Swanson, who smashed home an easy chance. The US were denied a cast-iron penalty soon after when first-half substitute Ashleigh Ward rugby-tackled Rodman, the daughter of US basketball great Dennis Rodman, on the edge of the box. The outing at New Zealand's national stadium drew a crowd of 12,721, topping the 12,508 who turned out for Wednesday's match at Sky Stadium in Wellington and setting a record for women's football in the country.

Captain Rose Lavelle scored twice as the United States overwhelmed New Zealand 5-0 in a friendly at Eden Park on Saturday.

It completed a successful week for the Americans, who deliberately played their first-ever games in New Zealand in preparation for their tilt at a third-straight World Cup crown. Seattle midfielder Lavelle, who was instrumental in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Football Ferns in Wellington, terrorised the home defence in a creative and goal-scoring sense, delivering a goal in each half. Captain Rose Lavelle scored twice as the United States overwhelmed New Zealand 5-0 in a friendly at Eden Park on Saturday and delivered another another masterclass six months out from the World Cup.

New Zealand were no match for the world champions at Auckland.

The Ferns were well beaten at Eden Park, with a 5-0 scoreline that could have been higher, but for some critical interventions from goalkeeper Erin Nayler.

The visibility and profile of the tour has been a major win but Klimkova admitted the mindset needs to change for the upcoming games next month, when they face Portugal and Argentina (twice) in Hamilton and Auckland. Obviously it’s tough for them to come out and see us on the receiving end of that scoreline, but they do. “I am happy we stayed consistent in our togetherness. “We kept players open and that’s what can happen.” “This team is incredible,” said Klimkova. Basic defensive principles were ignored, as players were left free in the box, or not tracked, as well as an unchallenged header from a corner.