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Emma Hayes promised debuts. Her selections didn’t disappoint.
The U.S. women’s national team earned a 3-1 victory over Iceland on Sunday night in Nashville, in the second of two friendlies against the European nation. The U.S. met Iceland in Austin, Texas, last week, where they also took home a 3-1 win.
This time, a pair of players earned their first international appearance with the senior women’s national team. Emily Sams earned the start on defense, after a strong season with the Orlando Pride. Meanwhile, Racing Louisville rookie forward Emma Sears made her debut in the second half, scoring in stoppage time.
Lynn Williams and Lindsey Horan added goals within five minutes of each other in the second half, giving the U.S. the lead.
The match…
