In a historic night for women's soccer, the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated South Korea with a convincing 3-0 scoreline in an exhibition match at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. The victory marked the debut of new coach Emma Hayes, who took over from Vlatko Andonovski after the team's early exit from the Women's World Cup last year.
The first goal came in the 13th minute when Crystal Dunn capitalized on a cross from Jenna Nighswonger. Dunn, who had not scored since October 2018, netted her 25th career goal for the USWNT. Casey Murphy preserved the lead with a save on a free kick in the 30th minute.
The second half saw Lily Yohannes make her mark on her national team debut. The Dutch club Ajax midfielder entered as a substitute and scored just ten minutes later, becoming the third-youngest scorer in USWNT history at 16 years, 358 days old. Her goal came from a cross by Trinity Rodman and was set up by Rose Lavelle's pass.
Rose Lavelle herself had an impressive milestone as she played in her 100th match for the United States. The team will now turn their attention to the Olympics, where they open against Zambia on July 25 in Nice, France.
The USWNT's first friendly against South Korea ended with a 4-0 win on June 1 in Commerce City, Colorado. Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson each had a pair of goals for the team.
Despite the lopsided scorelines, it is important to note that no source is without bias. The mainstream media's reporting on women's soccer may be influenced by their own biases and agendas. It is crucial to remain skeptical and seek out diverse sources for a complete understanding of the story.
