It took until the match's 87th minute for the USWNT to break through against Spain. Julie Ertz provided the only goal in a hard-fought battle between the United States Women’s National Team and Spain, scoring late to lift the Yanks to a 1-0 win at a sold out Red Bull Arena. Intelligence Report: Orlando City vs. New York City FC. Jenni Hermoso sent a glancing header shot off the left post at one end and the U.S. went on the break. March 8| Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Kickoff from Houston is set for 8 p.m. USA vs. Spain, 2020 SheBelieves Cup: Final Score 1-0 as Julie Ertz Provides the Winning Margin The Yanks take control in the SheBelieves Cup with one match remaining. Social:Twitter, Instagram (@USWNT) and Facebook, USA – Julie Ertz (Christen Press), 87th minute: From near the left sideline, Press whipped a perfectly placed free kick into the left side of Spain’s penalty area. She took the shot first time but sent it right at Paños. But a late set-piece header scored by Julie Ertz gave the United States all the breathing room it needed to defeat Spain 1-0 in its second SheBelieves Cup contest. From there, the U.S. kept pressuring La Roja and saw out the last couple of minutes — plus three minutes of stoppage time — without allowing a look at goal the rest of the way. The teams exchanged chances again a few minutes later.

Substitutes not used: 2-Mallory Pugh, 5-Kelley O’Hara, 6-Andi Sullivan, 11-Ali Krieger, 12-Tierna Davidson, 18-Ashlyn Harris, 20-Casey Short, 21-Adrianna Franch Crystal Dunn, who wore the captain’s armband as is tradition for USWNT players celebrating having earned 100 caps for the team, is the only player to start every game so far this year for the USA. pic.twitter.com/CE9QyaQA2u. The two GK’s influence went well beyond the stat sheet as both organized stout defenses and claimed their share of the 24 total crosses and corner kicks that were sent into their penalty areas. Spain largely dominated the first 45 minutes of play, but was unable to break through in Sunday's 2019 World Cup round-of-16 rematch. OCSC Officially Announces Signing of Alexander Alvarado. With the 70-minute mark approaching, U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski made three incisive substitutions, bringing on Christen Press for Megan Rapinoe – which proved to be the crucial switch – as well as Tobin Heath for Lloyd and Lindsey Horan for Samantha Mewis. Up top, Carli Lloyd started again but in between Megan Rapinoe and Lynn Williams instead of Christen Press and Tobin Heath. - U.S. Women’s National Team Match Report -, USA – Julie Ertz (Christen Press)                  87, 13-Sandra Pañ os; 7-Marta Corredera,4-Irene Paredes, 16-Mapi León, 2-Ona Batlle; 14-Virginia Torrecilla, 12-Patricia Guijarro (8-Maria Caldentey, 62), 9-Marta Cardona (21-Sheila Garcia, 77), 11-Alexia Putellas, 17-Lucía García (22-Alba Redondo, 87), 10-Jennifer Hermoso. Spain’s first scoring opportunity came from outside the area in the 15th minute, when Lucia Garcia took a shot but it skipped in easily for Naeher to scoop up.

Both goalkeepers were tested in the evenly played match with the USA’s Alyssa Naeher, who also received the help of the woodwork in keeping the visitors at bay in the first half, making a trio of saves and Spain’s Sandra Paños matching her. While Spain’s methodical approach gave them the edge in possession, the USA’s incisive attack created numerous and more dangerous chances. By Michael Citro @ManeLandMichael Mar 8, 2020, 7:24pm EDT Alexia Putellas scored in the 83rd minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over England in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday. Get a feel for how NYCFC has fared since these teams met at the MLS is Back Tournament. Eight of the 11 U.S. starters also started against Spain in the Round of 16 match at the 2019 World Cup (Emily Sonnett, Lynn Williams and Carli Lloyd did not start in the WC). Mar 8, 2020 at 7:47 pm ET 1 min read USATSI The United States women's national team is closing in on the SheBelieves Cup title after winning its 20th straight game on Sunday, beating Spain … Lions look to continue forward momentum after Sunday’s match was postponed.

The win vaults the USA (2-0-0, 6pts) above Spain (1-1-0, 3pts) to the top of the SheBelieves Cup standings at the conclusion of the second matchday. Head coach: Vlatko Andonovski, ESP: 13-Sandra Pañ os; 7-Marta Corredera,4-Irene Paredes, 16-Mapi León, 2-Ona Batlle; 14-Virginia Torrecilla, 12-Patricia Guijarro (8-Maria Caldentey, 62), 9-Marta Cardona (21-Sheila Garcia, 77), 11-Alexia Putellas, 17-Lucía García (22-Alba Redondo, 87), 10-Jennifer Hermoso, Substitutions not used: 1-Lola Gallaro, 3-Ainhoa Maraza, 5-Ivana Andres, 6-Aitana Bonmati, 15-Leila Ouahabi, 18-Angela Sosa, 19-Amanada Sempedro, 20-Andrea Pereira, 22-Alba Redondo, 23-M. Asuncíon Quiñones, Assistant Referee 2: Enedina Caudillo (MEX).

Here are your #USAvESP Starters ✊. The Spanish had come closest to scoring in the World Cup Round of 16 rematch, sending a header off the post in the first half until Ertz smashed a Christen Press free kick delivery home in the 87th minute for the game-winner. How The Postponement Will Impact Orlando and Columbus. Mewis sent Rapinoe in on goal just three minutes in but Sandra Paños came up with a huge point-blank save on the U.S. forward and the Yanks couldn’t pounce on the rebound. All Rights Reserved.

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... USA Continues 2020 SheBelieves Cup with Hard Fought 1-0 Win vs. Spain … Paños made a sensational diving save to deny Mewis in the 60th on a shot from outside the area. Orlando City vs. New York City FC: Preview & How to Watch. The midfield three were Sam Mewis, Ertz, and Rose Lavelle. The second half saw the USA assert itself from the first minute with Rose Lavelle smashing a long drive just over the bar before Samantha Mewis drew a top-drawer save from Paños with a swerving effort from distance that was bound for the top left corner.

The cross in for Lloyd, however, was too far in front and too close to Paños. Alvarado has good upside and could slot well into Orlando City’s attack. USWNT Faces Spain in front of Capacity Crowd in New Jersey at 2020 SheBelieves Cup . That's why we want to play teams like Spain, because in the process we will get better.''.

Both of those sides sit at 1-1-0 and three points, while Japan is 0-2-0.

The last good chance of the opening half came in the 43rd minute when Rapinoe found Lloyd in the area. Lavelle was the closest at the back post but couldn’t get on it.

Despite holding 60% … A foul set up a USWNT free kick on the left side and second-half sub Press stepped up to the ball. There is nothing more appropriate for #IWD than watching your #USWNT take the field. The teams went into the break deadlocked at 0-0. Despite holding 60% of possession for the game, the Spaniards were unable to get on the score sheet. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. The USWNT improved to 3-0-0 in the all-time series against Spain but all three matches have been one-goal battles and the U.S. has only one goal in the run of play in the three meetings. The Spanish goalkeeper than punched away the ensuing Ertz shot on the U.S. corner kick. Just days removed from scoring the go-ahead goal in Thursday's win over England, Press entered midway through Sunday's second half and provided the American team with an immediate boost. Alyssa Naeher remained in goal, behind a back line of Crystal Dunn, Becky Sauerbrunn, Abby Dahlkemper, and the Orlando Pride’s Emily Sonnett, who replaced Kelley O’Hara at right back. USA 1, ESP 0 [WATCH] FINAL. Ertz's goal late in the contest came off a beautiful ball from USWNT forward Christen Press.

The U.S. can win its third SheBelieves Cup title with a win or draw vs. Japan on Wednesday. Match: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Spain, Scoring Summary:   1          2          F, USA                            0          1          1, ESP                            0          0          0, USA – Julie Ertz (Christen Press)                  87th minute, USA: 1-Alyssa Naeher; 14-Emily Sonnett, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 19-Crystal Dunn; 8-Julie Ertz, 13-Lynn Williams (22-Jessica McDonald, 90), 16-Rose Lavelle, 3-Samantha Mewis (9-Lindsey Horan, 71), 15-Megan Rapinoe (23-Christen Press, 67); 10-Carli Lloyd (17-Tobin Heath, 67) ET. Because the first tiebreaker in the tournament is goal differential and not head-to-head results, the USWNT must secure a draw or better against Japan on Wednesday to ensure the tournament championship. A minute later, the U.S. broke out in transition and Rapinoe scorched a shot from the left that Paños fought off and over the bar. The U.S. is unbeaten in its last 14 matches in all competitions against European nations, winning the last 12 in a row by an aggregate score of 32-5.

ET; ESPNews, TUDNextra1), HARRISON, N.J. (March 8, 2020) – The U.S. Women’s National Team continued the 2020 SheBelieves Cup with a well-earned 1-0 triumph vs. 2019 World Cup Round of 16 opponent Spain in front of 26,500 fans at a sold-out Red Bull Arena. At the other end, Williams crossed in to Lloyd, who chested it down but the touch was too heavy and Paños was able to get there first. By Michael Citro @ManeLandMichael Mar 8, 2020, 7:24pm EDT

Fresh off earning her 100th cap for the USWNT on March 5 against England, Julie Ertz scored a dramatic late winner in the 87th minute to lift the USA to victory. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Again the corner kick cross skipped dangerously through the box, needing only one touch that never came. HARRISON, N.J. (March 8, 2020) – The U.S. Women’s National Team continued the 2020 SheBelieves Cup with a well-earned 1-0 triumph vs. 2019 World Cup Round of 16 opponent Spain … Next on the Schedule: The 2020 SheBelieves Cup concludes at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on the final matchday that features Spain and England going head to head in the day’s first game (4:15 p.m. CT; ESPN3) before the USA faces Japan with the tournament title at stake (7 p.m. CT; ESPNews, TUDNextra1). Moments later, Lavelle was away on goal but the referee didn’t play advantage for a foul on Lloyd behind the play, and instead it was a free kick from distance. Christen Press served in a perfect free kick service straight to the head of the slashing Ertz for brilliant set piece goal that brought the sold-out crowd to its feet. Alexander Alvarado is official, MLS shares details on roster freezes, MLS power rankings, and more. With the win, the U.S. improves to 2-0-0 (six points) in the tournament with wins over England and Spain. In highly technical and physical match reminiscent of the teams’ meeting in the Round of 16 at last summer’s World Cup in France, the two teams traded periods of control and offensive chances throughout the match with the USA’s mentality no doubt helping the home side keep up the pressure until late into the game when the lone goal was scored. Nine players have scored so far for the USA in 2020: Press (6), Horan (6), Mewis (4), Williams (2), Lavelle (2), McDonald (2), Lloyd (2), Heath and Ertz. Orlando City vs. Nashville: Five Takeaways, Orlando City vs. Nashville SC: Player Grades & MotM, Dike’s Brace Leads Lions to 3-1 Win Over Nashville, Orlando City Turns Down Bid for Pedro Gallese, Orlando Pride Will Return to Play in NWSL “Fall Series”. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The second half opened with a dazzling run from Williams up the right side, but she couldn’t pick out a teammate with her cross in the 47th minute. The Yanks take control in the SheBelieves Cup with one match remaining. In the day’s first game, England (1-1-0, 3pts) bounced back with a 1-0 win vs. Japan (0-2-0, 0pts), the USA’s final tournament foe. In the 53rd Ertz set up Lavelle at the top of the box but she sizzled her shot over the bar. MATCH PREVIEW – 2020 SheBelieves Cup – USA vs. Spain. From near the left sideline, Press whipped a perfectly placed free kick into the left side of Spain’s penalty area. The 2020 SheBelieves Cup will take place from March 5-11 as three of the top teams in the world – England, Japan and Spain – join the USA for the … As the final minutes melted away and match remained deadlocked, the USA pushed for a goal, and Lynn Williams was fouled on the left side, about 15 yards outside the penalty area and 23 yards from the end line.



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