Errors from the longtime US #1 meant only a tie for the US despite goals from Crystal Dunn and Mallory Pugh
Despite a lackluster defensive performance and a draw against a Colombia side they were favored to beat, the United States finished first place in Group G and will advance to the quarterfinals. Crystal Dunn and Mallory Pugh scored for the USWNT, but two errors from Hope Solo lead to two free kick goals from Catalina Usme.
As expected, head coach Jill Ellis rested several USWNT starters such as Alex Morgan and Meghan Klingenberg due to the tournament’s short turn-around between games and intense travel.