USWNT rout Iceland in She Believes Cup Final
The final match of the She Believes Cup had a trophy in the line for Iceland and the United States. Iceland sat at the top of the table and were looking to upset the home team.
Own goal hat-trick propels USA to win over New Zealand
After playing to a scoreless draw on Thursday, the USWNT looked to get back to their dominating ways against New Zealand. The first half ended up being somewhat of an anomaly for everyone involved. Kiwi defender Meikayla Moore was credited with three own goals before she was subbed off in the 40th minute. Unfortunately for the center back, she did not have any luck on her side during her 50th cap. The first goal came off a shot from USA forward Sophia Smith. Moore tried to block it, but the ball went off her leg and into the net. Just a minute later, Moore took a ball off the face that the keeper was unable to save. The last goal came in the 36th minute where Moore mistimed her attempt to clear the ball to the sideline and instead poked it into the goal.
USWNT battle to a 0-0 draw against Czech Republic
The last competitive matches the USWNT played took place in Australia where two international friendlies took place. The US played to a 3-0 win in their first match, and a 1-1 draw in the second.
USWNT turn the page on 2021 with a draw against Australia | USWNT 1-1 Australia
The second of the two friendlies took place in Newcastle, Australia. Kiyah Simon scored the equalizer that gave her team the draw. In the first game, Simon missed a sitter that would have tied it near the end of the first. The US went on to win that game 3-0.
Victory Sydney: US women defeat Australia 3-0
The USWNT traveled to Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, one of the main sites for Australia & New Zealand 2023 World Cup, to face the Australian women’s national team for one of two international friendly games.