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The United States women's national team defeated Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
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The USWNT are now undefeated in 13 games against South American opponents.
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The match was the first of two friendlies against Las Cafeteras as the USWNT utilize the international window as final prep
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or the upcoming Concacaf W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico in July on Paramount+.
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Colorado native Sophia Smith scored a brace, and Taylor Kornieck scored in her national team debut.
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Alex Morgan won a penalty during the second half & Megan Rapinoe recorded an assist as the two veterans made their national team returns
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As expected, the USWNT faced a low block by Colombia, forcing the team to try and unlock a conservative defensive shape early.
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However, Colombia's back four also featured a surprising wrinkle
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with a sweeper behind the line, adding a layer of unpredictability to the mix early in the match.
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Through the first half hour the USWNT lead in all the offensive stats, with seven shots to Colombia's zero
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