So I think I had more space to play as well,' Morgan said of her performance after the game.' The test the USWNT wantedДЄs the USWNT prepare to enter their World Cup qualifiers in July, they will do so as the number one ranked team in the world and as reigning Concacaf W Champions. I got in behind quite a bit, drew the penalty, but overall I think it just opened up more in the second half in general. In addition to Rapinoe's assists, Morgan's role drawing attention to herself led to her drawing a penalty in the second half in the 69th minute though Lavelle's attempt to convert came up short as Perez made a second penalty stop. Rapinoe and Morgan's return are significant Andonovski had chosen to expand the player poor ahead of qualifiers, giving a bunch of young players their first looks in the squad, and is now integrating the two veterans back into the group.ДЄnd they both contributed. The goal is a first for Kornieck, and the assist is Rapinoe's first in 2022. The opening goal eventually came just ahead of the hour mark, as Rose Lavelle won the ball and fed a long pass to Smith on a run into the box with her shot deflecting off the goalkeeper and in.Дouble check our math, but has scored in 100% of the #USWNT matches she's appeared in рџ‡єрџ‡ё /wb22ii7rKc- U.S. The impact was immediate as Morgan's presence began to draw more players to her, giving the midfield more open space and opportunities to break the lines with incisive passes.

Smith was active in attack though and that led to a foul in the box, giving the USWNT a chance to breakthrough just before halftime, but a low, hard penalty from Lindsey Horan was saved by Perez.ДЄfter halftime, head coach Vlatko Andonovski made adjustments, bringing on Morgan and Ashley Sanchez in place of Ashley Hatch and Horan. Through the first half hour the USWNT lead in all the offensive stats, with seven shots to Colombia's zero, but none of them truly tested Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez. However, Colombia's back four also featured a surprising wrinkle, with a sweeper behind the line, adding a layer of unpredictability to the mix early in the match. USWNT break through but it takes 55 minutesДЄs expected, the USWNT faced a low block by Colombia, forcing the team to try and unlock a conservative defensive shape early. Alex Morgan won a penalty during the second half and Megan Rapinoe recorded an assist as the two veterans made their national team returns after an eight month absence. The match was the first of two friendlies against Las Cafeteras as the USWNT utilize the international window as final prep for the upcoming Concacaf W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico in July on Paramount+.Д¬olorado native Sophia Smith scored a brace, and Taylor Kornieck scored in her national team debut. The USWNT are now undefeated in 13 games against South American opponents.

The United States women's national team defeated Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

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