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Smith notches first USWNT goal and provides an assist in 8-0 thrashing of Paraguay

Sophia Smith logged her first international start and goal in the USWNT’s 8-0 win over Paraguay in TQL Stadium on Tuesday. Smith also provided her second international assist to Alex Morgan. Becky Sauerbrunn featured as a substitute.

Sophia Smith made her first USWNT start against Paraguay in TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on Tuesday. Crystal Dunn and Becky Sauerbrunn began on the bench and Lindsey Horan was not included in the squad due to injury.

The Cincinnati native, Rose Lavelle, struck fast and often against Paraguay. Casey Krueger swung in a cross to the head of Lavelle after receiving a throw-in.