USWNT blanks Vietnam 3-0 to open Women's World Cup title defense

Smith scored twice and Horan added another to give the Americans the win

Jul 22, 2023

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The USWNT defeated Vietnam at the Women’s World Cup. Logo via FIFA.com

The United States opened its defense of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 win against Vietnam.

Sophia Smith scored a brace and added one assist in her World Cup debut, while Lindsey Horan added a goal in the second half on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

Smith scored i…

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