CARY, N.C. — The United States women’s national team started on the road to the 2019 World Cup in France with its foot on the gas. The U.S. defeated Mexico 6-0 at Sahlen Stadium in its first match of World Cup qualifying during the Concacaf Women’s Championship.
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan scored a brace each in front of the announced 5,404 crowd.
The U.S. took just three minutes to go from zero to 60 with a goal from Rapinoe. Midfielder Rose Lavelle put the pressure on Mexico’s back line, forcing a blocked shot that was collected by Lindsey Horan and crossed to Rapinoe, who tipped in the opening goal.