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USWNT Secures 600th Win With Second Straight 4-0 Victory Over Ireland

Effective rotations with domestic talents are strengthening the USWNT’s squad depth for the next World Cup qualifying cycle.

Lynn Biyendolo USWNT vs Ireland
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Overview

  • Emma Hayes awarded her 24th debut in 24 matches as Izzy Rodriguez and Sam Meza made their first starts under her leadership with Rodriguez scoring on debut.
  • Veteran forward Lynn Biyendolo captained the side for the first time and broke the deadlock with an early goal in Cincinnati.
  • The coach rotated the entire starting XI from the previous 4-0 win, marking only the seventh full lineup change in USWNT history and her second this year.
  • Sunday’s triumph marked the program’s 600th victory in its 40-year history, according to U.S. Soccer.
  • The USWNT now turns its focus to a match against Canada in Washington, D.C., as the coaching staff works to refine its core roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.