The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) followed their head coach, Vlatko Andonoski’s command to start their match with FIFA 6th ranks Canada with pace, spunk and determination.
One Lady Yank exemplified this style of play during the heated game was Colorado’s favorite winger, Mallory Swanson.
Swanson scored two goals and earned Women of the Match honors for her smooth play during the 95 minute grudge match between the two rivals in Orlando, Florida’s Exploria Stadium.
Not only did Swanson please the patriotic SheBelieves Cup round-robin tournament crowd, so did fellow Coloradan, Lindsey Horan
The Rush Colorado product was liberated from her per usual attacking midfielder role and given the responsibility to play a dual 6 role on the pitch.