U.S. women's soccer team shuts out New Zealand at Nippert Stadium
The story of Tuesday night was the return of the United States Women's National team, which dismantled New Zealand 5-0 in an international friendly before an emphatic, American flag-toting record crowd of 30,596 at Nippert Stadium.
United States (9) Linsey Horan scored against New Zealand goalkeeper (1) Erin Nayler during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (16) Rose Lavelle looked on during opening ceremonies during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (16) Rose Lavelle duels for the ball against New Zealand (14) Katie Bowen during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
A little girl held a sign during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
Detail shot of USA soccer ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (15) Megan Rapinoe jumped over New Zealand (14) Katie Bowen during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (9) Linsey Horan after scoring celebrated with (15) Megan Rapinoe during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (9) Linsey Horan after scoring celebrated with teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (2) Mallory Pugh scored against New Zealand goalkeeper (1) Erin Nayler during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (2) Mallory Pugh after scoring celebrated with (9) Linsey Horan during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (2) Mallory Pugh after scoring celebrated with teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
New Zealand (11) Kirsty Yallop battle for control of the ball against United States (7) Abby Dahlkemper during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (8) Julie Ertz duels for the ball against New Zealand (17) Hannah Wilkinson during opening ceremonies during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (13) Alex Morgan after scoring celebrated with teammates during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll
United States battled New Zealand in the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll
United States (12) Lynn Williams after scoring celebrated (13) Alex Morgan during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
New Zealand (6) Rebekah Stott battled for control of the ball against United States (22) Taylor Smith during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (13) Alex Morgan after scoring her second goal celebrated with (2) Mallory Pugh during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (17) Tobin Heath drove the ball against New Zealand (13) Rosie White during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (8) Julie Ertz battled for control of the ball against New Zealand (12) Betsy Hassett and (8) Daisy Cleverley during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
United States (22) Taylor Smith drove the ball against New Zealand (18) Aimee Phillips during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. United States won 5 to 0 against New Zealand. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
USA fans waved the American flag ribbon during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II
USA fan waved the American flag during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Cincinnati, Ohio at UC Nippert Stadium Tuesday September 19, 2017. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II