THE USWNT DEFEATS TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AT SPORTING PARK

All three FC Kansas City players starred in the U.S. 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago

The U.S. Women’s National Team opened CONCACAF Women’s Championship play with a tight 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago at Sporting Park. Abby Wambach scored the lonely goal in the 54^th minute.

Reigning NWSL Champions and FC Kansas City players Becky Sauerbrunn and Lauren Holiday started and played the full ninety minutes. Amy Rodriguez entered the field in the 86^th minute.

The first half ended scoreless after a spectacular performance by Trinidad’s goalkeeper Kimika Forbes who gave the American offense a hard time throughout the game.

Nine minutes into the second half, two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2024 FIFA World Player of the Year Abby Wambach scored the lonely goal after heading a cross from Alex Morgan who dribbled into the left side of the box in the 54^th minute.

Trinidad and Tobago created a few opportunities in the second half and nearly equalized in the 84^th minute after Kennya Cordner’s long-range shot that barely went over the crossbar.

FC Kansas City’s top scorer last season, Amy Rodriguez entered the match to a standing ovation in the 86^th minute after replacing Megan Rapinoe and nearly increased the lead for the U.S.A. in the 90^th minute but was unable to push the ball after a cross from Morgan.

With this victory, the USWNT now share the top of Group A with Haiti, both with 3 points followed by Guatemala and Trinidad and Tobago with no points.

Next up, Head Coach Jill Ellis’ team will host Guatemala this Friday at Toyota Park in Chicago at 8:00 p.m. CT.