The United States women’s national soccer team emerged victorious in an exhibition match against Iceland with a 3-1 scoreline. Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the U.S., with Sophia Smith and Jaedyn Shaw also finding the back of the net. Thompson expressed her joy at scoring her first international goal, while Shaw and Smith reflected on their own performances and recent challenges.
The match marked the team’s first game since winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes. Despite conceding a goal from Iceland’s Selma Sol Magnusdottir, the U.S. secured the win with late goals from Shaw and Smith. The team’s starting lineup included several players from the Olympic final, with defender Emily Sonnett making her 100th national team appearance.
Trinity Rodman will miss upcoming matches due to a back injury, while Crystal Dunn was absent from the roster due to personal commitments. The U.S. will play Iceland in another exhibition before facing Argentina in their next game. The team also has upcoming matches against England and the Netherlands in Europe to close out the year. The victory against Iceland sets a positive tone as the U.S. continues their journey under coach Emma Hayes.
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