U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach Vlatko Andonovski turned to his favorite lineup that included Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle as his team’s midfield wingers, as strong-arm center middie, Julie Ertz made her return to the starting XI.
The trio dominated the field and contributed mightily to the Lady Yanks’ punishing 6-1 victory over a backpedaling New Zealand side. Ertz shared two assists, Lavelle scored once, and Horan added another in her 100th game as a member of the USWNT. Both wings had second goals; however, they were called back on VAR-verified offside calls.
“I think my approach going into this game.