Emma Hayes praised the #USWNT subs/second-half group as "fearless." They salvaged a 2-2 draw with Spain and nearly won it.
"The strength is in the size of our pack," Hayes said, adding that the days of "an 11" are gone.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50179142/swanson-late-goal-salvages-draw-usa-spain
The #USWNT went down 2-0 early to Spain again but this time they fought back for a 2-2 draw. Yes, they need to play more consistently, but this particular group showed a resolve that needed to be seen.
"That's what I've always learned wearing this crest." https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50178951/uswnt-never-say-die-dna-full-display-fightback-draw-spain
FT #USWNT 2, Spain 2
The U.S. claws back from 2-0 down at the half, with eight changes along the way. Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson score for the U.S., who exits this two-game series with a loss and a much-needed draw (and some much needed fight at the end).
Mallory Swanson gets her goal in her return, and the #USWNT has a late equalizer against Spain. 2-2 now.
Kate Del Fava and Pietra Tordin #USWNT debuts incoming.
Emma Sears also getting ready to come on in a triple change. Spain and the U.S. agreed to eight subs for the friendlies.
Emma Hayes with the rare QUINTUPLE sub for the #USWNT
ON: Cooper, A Thompson, Yohannes, Howell, Swanson
OFF: Rodman, G Thompson, Heaps, Hutton, Lavelle
Ashley Sanchez is back on the scoresheet, and the #USWNT is alive. Sophia Wilson with another great spin turn to open things up. 2-1.
Opening few minutes were better for the #USWNT, but they are 2-0 down to Spain again here in the first half after a pair of defensive breakdowns. Slow (no) rotation on the first goal conceded, and then a dangerous giveway from Tullis-Joyce on a relatively innocuous play. Details.