It was her 124th international appearance and first in nearly 13 months. US wing Crystal Dunn went on as a second-half substitute - less than five months after giving birth to her son. “Ted Lasso” actor Jason Sudeikis was also on hand. The Packers play the New York Giants on Sunday in an NFL game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Allen Lazard were among the stars in attendance. There was also a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly crush of fans at a soccer match in Indonesia. A report this week into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the league.
Minutes later, the visitors thought they tied the game again but Trinity Rodman’s strike was ruled out for offside.Įngland and the US wore teal armbands in solidarity with sexual abuse victims and together held a banner that read “Protect the Players” just before kickoff. Stanway made amends from the spot, though, shooting the ball into the right corner as goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher went the wrong way. Millie Bright tried to pass out of the back to a tightly covered Stanway, and Lindsey Horan poked the ball forward to Sophia Smith, who turned and fired low to the left corner past a diving Mary Earps. The Americans equalized just before the half-hour mark. US defender Alana Cook tried to make a sliding block but the ball wiggled through to Hemp, who finished from close range. It’s important that we stay grounded.”Įngland, who won the European championship in late July, took the lead in the 10th when Beth Mead sent a low cross into the box. “There’s a lot of preparation now for the World Cup. “It was a great result,” Hemp told broadcaster ITV. Victory extended England’s unbeaten run to 23 games under coach Sarina Wiegman.
Stanway’s penalty in the 33rd minute put the hosts in front for good before 76,893 fans. Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway scored to help England beat the US for the first time since 2017 and less than 10 months before the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. LONDON: Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion US 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday.
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