Andi Sullivan scores first USWNT goals in win over Paraguay
Sullivan played in her first USWNT game since being left off of the Olympic roster.
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Chicago notched three points in the NWSL standings with a wild win over Houston on Sunday night.
The Dash struck first in the game’s 62nd minute when Veronica Latsko one-timed a deflected ball at the top of the box to put Houston up 1-0.
A bit of jazz and a LAT of power 💪#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Ws6keAZqXX
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
In the 73rd minute, Chicago equalized off a Mallory Pugh free kick. The Red Stars striker launched a dangerous ball into a congested box, forcing a Houston Dash own goal to put the game at 1-1.
Chicago equalize on an OG‼️#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/XQS3PAIwT3
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
Less than five minutes later, the Dash committed yet another own goal to give Chicago a 2-1 lead. Katie Naughton, attempting to clear a floating cross from the Red Stars, unintentionally knocked the ball past Houston’s keeper, securing the win for Chicago.
OG strikes again and @chicagoredstars take the lead 😱#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/ahCpbtvQE7
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
Next up: The Dash will host the Courage in Houston on Saturday. The Red Stars will take on OL Reign in Chicago on Sunday.
Sullivan played in her first USWNT game since being left off of the Olympic roster.
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