Welcome to your live thread for today's second friendly match between the United States Women's National Team and Russia in four days — this time at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, home of the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash. The U.S. won Thursday’s meeting, 4-0, on the strength of braces by both Allie Long and Crystal Dunn.
Frankly, the Russians are probably flattered by that score line. Dunn was offside approximately 457 times and Long missed a penalty and two other sitters.
The USWNT will be facing Russia for 10th time overall. The Yanks are 8-0-1 against the Russians — all in friendly competition — with the only draw coming on Aug.