Rose Lavelle led the U.S. women’s national team in more ways than one in Saturday’s 5-0 win against New Zealand.
The 27-year-old midfielder not only captained the squad in the final match of the New Zealand trip, she also showed off her scoring prowess with a brace. Lavelle scored one goal in the 39th minute off a pass from defender Sofia Huerta, then added another in the 74th minute off an assist from forward Lynn Williams.
Rose Lavelle doubles the lead off a pass from Sofia Huerta 😤 pic.twitter.com/UhKz5P1VJ8— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 21, 2023
Rose Lavelle doubles the lead off a pass from Sofia Huerta 😤 pic.twitter.com/UhKz5P1VJ8
Captain and goalscorer yes but also really disciplined half by Rose Lavelle, who is sitting back and letting Sanchez push really high— Claire Watkins (@ScoutRipley) January 21, 2023
Captain and goalscorer yes but also really disciplined half by Rose Lavelle, who is sitting back and letting Sanchez push really high
Two goals for Rose Lavelle 🇺🇸-4 | 🇦🇺-0 pic.twitter.com/n9MlBrKawJ— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 21, 2023
Two goals for Rose Lavelle 🇺🇸-4 | 🇦🇺-0 pic.twitter.com/n9MlBrKawJ
Alex Morgan initially was set to serve as captain, but she was scratched before kickoff due to lower leg tightness.
While Lavelle took the captain’s armband, Ashley Hatch took Morgan’s spot in the starting lineup. She stepped up, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute.
The 27-year-old forward received help from two of her Washington Spirit teammates, as midfielder Ashley Sanchez found forward Trinity Rodman streaking down the field, and then Rodman fed the ball to Hatch in the middle of the field.
Sanchez and Rodman both earned starts after playing well off the bench in the first match against the Football Ferns, which ended in a 4-0 win for the USWNT.
Ashley Hatch replaces Alex Morgan in the starting lineup and scores the first goal of the night ‼️ pic.twitter.com/64BBtLW0E6— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 21, 2023
Ashley Hatch replaces Alex Morgan in the starting lineup and scores the first goal of the night ‼️ pic.twitter.com/64BBtLW0E6
The depth of the US attacking talent is absolutely ridiculous— Claire Watkins (@ScoutRipley) January 21, 2023
The depth of the US attacking talent is absolutely ridiculous
Mallory Pugh Swanson continued her scoring tear with her third goal of 2023 and her fourth in the last three matches for the USWNT.
Mallory Swanson gets her third goal in two games 🚨🇺🇸-3 | 🇦🇺-0 pic.twitter.com/rvovxmmkQV— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 21, 2023
Mallory Swanson gets her third goal in two games 🚨🇺🇸-3 | 🇦🇺-0 pic.twitter.com/rvovxmmkQV
Mal Swanson said on Tuesday that she carried some of the missed sitters of 2022 with her into this year and I don’t think she’s missed one since— Claire Watkins (@ScoutRipley) January 21, 2023
Mal Swanson said on Tuesday that she carried some of the missed sitters of 2022 with her into this year and I don’t think she’s missed one since
Taylor Kornieck came off the bench in the 61st minute to replace fellow midfielder Andi Sullivan, and she capped the win with a header in the 80th minute.
.@taylorkornieck heads home the corner! pic.twitter.com/45gITngDeP— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) January 21, 2023
.@taylorkornieck heads home the corner! pic.twitter.com/45gITngDeP