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Jessica McDonald scores, Danielle Colaprico debuts in USWNT’s 1-0 win at Portugal

Jessica McDonald celebrates after scoring her first ever goal for the United States women’s national soccer team. The Americans won 1-0 at Portugal.

Armando Franca / AP

Jessica McDonald, making just her second appearance for the national team, scored in the 43rd minute and the U.S. women's national team recorded its 500th all-time victory with a 1-0 win over Portugal in Estoril, a suburb of Lisbon.

The U.S. national team is now 500-65-74 overall since its inception in 1985.

With the victory, the Americans remain undefeated this year at 17 wins and two ties.