Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States women a 2-1 victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans’ final match of the year.
It was the second of two exhibition matches against China. The United States won the first 3-0 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
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Shaw’s second international goal came in front of her hometown crowd in Frisco, Texas. The 19-year-old was making her first start for the national team.
“I love being here in this stadium, and I have so many memories here,” said Shaw, who had some 50 family members and friends at the game. “I’m just so happy to be able to play here at this level and play on this team.”
Shen Mengyu scored in first-half stoppage time to give China the lead. Shen tapped in Siqian Wang’s well-placed header off a free kick.
The goal snapped a seven-game shutout streak for the Americans.
Sam Coffey scored her first international goal in the 62nd minute from the top of the box to even the score. She celebrated by raising her hands over her head and was mobbed by her teammates.
“It was just one of the best moments of my life,” she said. “I’ve worked my whole life for moments like these and to share them with this team is just a dream come true. What…
