U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team plays England to 0-0 draw
SUNNE, Sweden (Via U.S. Soccer) – The U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team drew 0-0 with England in its second match of the Women’s U-23 Four-Nations Nordic Tournament.
In the other match of the day, Sweden defeated Norway 1-0. Heading into the final match day on June 12, the USA is tied with England on points with each team having a win and a tie, but England is ahead on the next tie-breaker – goal difference – sitting at +4 to the USA’s +3.
If both the USA and England win their final games – USA vs. Sweden and England vs. Norway, respectively – the USA must overturn the goal difference disadvantage to win the tournament.
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The USA beat Norway 3-0 in its opening match, scoring all three goals after the 70th minute, but England beat Sweden 4-0 in its first game.
U.S. head coach B.J. Snow started five NWSL players who did not see action in the first match due to travel after their club matches last weekend. The USA did out-shoot England 7-3, but despite putting six shots on goal, could not find a way past England goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley, who plays for Birmingham City in the FA Women’s Super League.
All the England players play for FAWSL clubs, including two for Spring Series champions Chelsea FC, which also features U.S. WNT striker Crystal Dunn. Jane Campbell of the Houston Dash picked up the shutout in goal for the USA, making three saves.
-U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team Match Report-
Match: U.S. U-23 WNT vs. England U-23 Women’s National Team
Date: June 9, 2017
Competition: Women’s U-23 Four Nations Nordic Tournament
Venue: Kolsvi Stadium; Sunne, Sweden
Weather: 60 degrees; cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA 0 0 0
ENG 0 0 0
Lineups:
USA: 1-Jane Campbell; 3-Christina Gibbons, 19-Kaleigh Riehl, 13-Kristen McNabb, 20-Tegan McGrady; 6-Jaelin Howell (2-Zoey Goralski, 88), 24-Savannah McCaskill (capt.), 10-Brianna Pinto (17-Danielle Weatherholt, 46); 5 Sophia Smith (16-Sandra Yu, 64), 11-Margaret Purce (15-Michelle Xiao, 77), 9-Ashley Hatch
Subs not used: 12-Casey Murphy, 4-Ellie Jean, 8-Jordan DiBiasi, 11-Mayra Pelayo, 14-Natalie Jacobs, 18-Hailie Mace
Head Coach: B.J. Snow
ENG: 13-Sophie Baggaley; 2-Hannah Blundell, 3-Jess Carter, 4-Leah Williamson, 5-Aoife Mannion (capt.), 6-Gabby George, 8-Keira Walsh, 9-Claudia Walker (20-Beth Mead, 61), 10-Beth England (12-Jodie Brett, 80), 14-Mel Lawley (17-Molly Bartrip, 86), 15- Millie Turner
Subs not used: 1-Megan Walsh, 7-Sarah Mayling, 11-Paige Williams, 16-Meghan Sargeaant, 18-Abbey-Leigh Stringer, 19-Freda Ayisa
Head Coach: Marieanne Spacey
Stats Summary: USA / ENG
Shots: 7 / 3
Shots on Goal: 6 / 3
Saves: 3 / 6
Corner Kicks: 2 / 0
Fouls: 5 / 6
Offside: 0 / 2
Misconduct Summary:
USA – Margaret Purce (caution) 52nd minute
ENG – Millie Turner (caution) 54
USA – Savannah McCaskill (caution) 88
2017 Women’s U-23 Four-Nations Nordic Tournament Standings – Sweden
| Team | GP | W | L | T | Pts. | GF | GA | GD |
| ENG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| USA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| SWE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| NOR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -4 |
2017 Women’s U-23 Four-Nations Nordic Tournament Results
June 6
USA 3, Norway 0
England 4, Sweden 0
June 9
USA 0, England 0
Sweden 1, Norway 0
June 12
USA vs. Sweden
Norway vs. England
