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Royals FC Teammates Clash in World Cup Send-off Match

The United States Women’s National Team and Utah Royals FCplayers DF Kelley O’Hara, FW Christen Press and DF Becky Sauerbrunn defeated fellow teammate DF Katie Bowen and New Zealand 5-0 in the second of three World Cup send-off matches for the U.S. in St. Louis, MO on Thursday, May 16.

Hometown hero Sauerbrunn started at center back for the second straight match, while O’Hara once again suited up for the Red, White and Blue at right back, recording their 157th and 117th career caps, respectively. Press entered the match in the 73rd minute as a substitute for Portland Thorns FC FW Tobin Heath on the wing, tallying two assists.