USWNT comes from behind for 3-1 win over Iceland
United States defender Emily Sams (12) gets a header in front of Iceland forward Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, left, during the first half of an international friendly women's soccer match Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Amis]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lynn Williams and Lindsey Horan scored minutes apart in the second half and the United States rallied to beat Iceland 3-1 . Forward Emma Sears made her debut for the United States as a second-half substitute and scored in stoppage time. She also had an assist, becoming the first player with a goal and an assist in her first national team game. The United States also defeated Iceland 3-1 on Thursday in Austin in the first of the three matches on home soil. The Americans play Argentina on Wednesday in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Iceland goalkeeper Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir (1) blocks a shot by United States forward Mallory Swanson (not shown) during the first half of an international friendly women's soccer match Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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