SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rising star Trinity Rodman scored for the U.S. in the 76th minute and again in the 88th, and the Americans finally capitalized on their...
Rodman doubled her number of goals for the U.S. to give her four over 18 matches for the Americans — and she even had another chance on a header in the 74th. The U.S. hardly looked in sync for much of the afternoon less than two weeks from the World Cup opener but the backups brought some new energy.
The Americans’ best opportunity early was a header by Lindsey Horan from the middle of the 18-yard box in the 11th minute stopped by goalkeeper Olivia Clark. Ashley Sanchez took a header shot late in the first half off a free kick.A scrappy Wales team fought on its defensive end to limit the Americans’ chances for open looks at the net. But the Welsh didn’t manage their first shot until the 74th minute on an attempt by Hannah Cain.Yet the U.S.
She will have to wait for the World Cup to make her 200th career national team appearance over a 17-year career with the Americans — and will become just the 14th U.S. player to reach the mark.
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