American women tuning up to defend title later this year
US players celebrate scoring against New Zealand in a friendly match in Wellington on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)
WELLINGTON: Alex Morgan scored her 120th international goal as the United States thrashed New Zealand 4-0 in a friendly in Wellington on Wednesday to fire a World Cup warning.
Forward Mallory Swanson netted twice and Lynn Williams was also on the scoresheet for the world’s top-ranked side, six months before the Americans defend their title in New Zealand and Australia.
The match was the first of the year for the Americans, who will be pursuing a third World Cup crown in a row.
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