The United States kicked off against Ireland missing usual stalwarts Becky Sauerbrunn, Julie Johnston, and Morgan Brian and instead came out with relative newcomers Emily Sonnett, Samantha Mewis, and Lindsey Horan in the starting XI. But for all that the lineup was very different, it felt like old times with Carli Lloyd bagging a hat trick by the 28'.
Goal one, 6': Lloyd is left wide open in front of goal and easily taps in Alex Morgan's cross
Goal two, 22': Tobin Heath runs hard onto the ball and sends in service, Alex Morgan nods the ball down in front of goal, and Lloyd finishes it when Ireland keeper Emma Byrne can't control it
Goal three, 28': Lloyd pounces on an insanely bad back pass to Byrne and finishes calmly
The fourth goal in the 45' was actually offside, with Lloyd flicking on a ball in the box and Morgan finishing it off, much to Byrne's consternation.