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USWNT pummel New Zealand 6-1 in second Olympic match

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.