Sophia Smith Scores Twice For U.S. In 3-0 Victory Over Vietnam To Open The Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith Scores Twice For U.S. In 3-0 Victory Over Vietnam To Open The Women's World Cup

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LOADING ERROR LOADING AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday. SOPHIA SMITH SCORES THE @USWNT'S FIRST GOAL IN THE 2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7zBnGYfhQh — FOX Soccer July 22, 2023 Lindsey Horan added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year’s tournament. Smith, one of 14 Americans playing in their first World Cup, showed why she was named both U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year and the National Women’s Soccer League MVP last year with her two first-half goals. ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/VJJdUUH6yw — FOX Soccer July 22, 2023 The U.S. team was infused with young talent including Smith and Trinity Rodman after settling for a disappointing bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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NPR  

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team began its quest for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup with a sluggish 3-0 win over Vietnam. In the 14th minute, the U.S. opened the …

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LA Times  

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USWNT 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith stars in Womens World Cup debut
1 year, 5 months ago

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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The Hindu  

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LA Times  

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