USWNT shuts out Jamaica, 4-0, for 2nd win in WNT Summer Series

USWNT won for the second time in the Summer Series on Sunday

The U.S. women's national team defeated Jamaica, 4-0, on Sunday night at BBVA Stadium in Houston. The lopsided victory is the second consecutive win for USWNT during the Summer Series. Carli Lloyd, Lindsey Horan, Margaret Purce, and Alex Morgan recorded goals for the United States.

Coach Vlatko Andonovski made some rotations to his second starting line up of the competition, crafted to mimic Olympic play, with two days of rest between matches. Christen Press was the lone forward to get the start from the previous match against Portugal, while Purce got a start at right wing. 

Midfielder Catarina Macario made her Summer Series debut at left mid, while Tierna Davidson, Emiliy Sonnett and Adrianna Franch were tagged with starts on the backline and at goalkeeper. 

The first half between the two teams was dominated by possession play from USWNT as they quickly established tempo with a signature high press. The team got off to a much quicker start than their previous match against Portugal, breaking through on goal in just 24 seconds with a goal from Lloyd.

Six minutes later, a darting run from Press drew a foul from Jamaican defender Konya Plummer, and a penalty kick was issued, with Horan converting.

After a quick start from the USWNT, Jamaica appeared to arrive to the match, though despite some combinations and brief moments in the U.S. half, the Reggae Girlz  mostly resorted to a low block in a bit of a five back to try and disrupt the U.S. tempo. The effort was short lived as the USWNT continued to get behind the backline, with Purce recording a third goal for the U.S.

 Shortly after the third goal, midfielder Rose Lavelle went down with an injury after playing on the ball. After the first hydration break, Lavelle was subbed out as a precaution with Sam Mewis slotting into the midfield. 

Second half shift

The U.S. began the second half with more changes from Andonovski, as a trio of subs entered the game. Alex Morgan, Kristie Mewis, and Lynn Williams all subbed on for Lloyd, Macario, and Crystal Dunn. The lineup changes rotated things on the pitch with Sonnett shifting over to left back, with Purce moving lower onto the right. Williams slotted in at right forward.

Forward Sophia Smith subbed on for Press just after the hour mark. Press recorded the assist on Purce's goal. Additionally, midfielder Andi Sullivan subbed in for Horan, who has been playing in a sweeping 6 role as defensive mid Julie Ertz is currently sidelined with an MCL sprain. 

As the two teams slugged through the Texas heat, a fourth and final goal was scored by Morgan in 90 minute stoppage time. The header was her 110th international goal for the USWNT.

Look ahead

The win is the second for the USWNT during the Summer Series, and extends the teams undefeated streak to 41 games. The team will have two days rest and then face Nigeria on Wednesday to close out the competition. 

[Jun 14, 2021 at 4:15 am ET · Sandra Herrera]

A fourth and final goal from Alex Morgan extends the lead and USWNT undefeated streak to 41 games. USWNT face Nigeria on June 16 to close out the Summer Series.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 11:50 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

As the teams enter a second hydration break, the tempo as changed for both teams in the match. Substitutions for the USWNT are still getting involved in the match, though conditions appear to be settling in for both sides here. Hot, humid, muggy. 

[Jun 14, 2021 at 3:24 am ET · Sandra Herrera]

A trio of substitutions to start the second half as Alex Morgan, Kristie Mewis, and Lynn Williams come on for Carli Lloyd, Catarina Macario, and Crystal Dunn. The lineup changes have rotated things on the pitch with Sonnett now at left back, with Purce on the right. Williams has slotted in at right forward.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 11:02 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

USWNT still pressing for a goal before halftime. A shot from Mewis outside the box is off the post, and Lloyd is there to snipe the rebound, but it's off Jamaican goal keeper Sydney Schnieder.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 10:53 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

33' Sam Mewis has subbed on for Rose Lavelle who has been laboring after going down on the pitch. She came back onto the field out of a hydration break after being looked by trainers but stopped playing to signal for a sub. 

[Jun 13, 2021 at 10:44 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

26' Due to weather conditions hydration breaks are being implemented, prior to the break Rose Lavelle took a spill after a play on the ball and appears to be ready to head back out onto the pitch despite still looking like she is still laboring.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 10:38 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

After a quick start to the match Jamaica have appeared to arrive to the match, though despite some combinations and brief moments in the U.S. half, the Reggae Girlz have mostly resorted a low block in a bit of a five back. No matter, USWNT make 3-0 with a goal from Midge Purce.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 10:23 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

7' A nightmare start for Jamaica as USWNT are up two goals in seven minutes.

[Jun 13, 2021 at 10:22 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

7' Christen Press gets contact in the box and USWNT are issues a penalty

[Jun 14, 2021 at 2:16 am ET · Sandra Herrera]

USWNT on the board first and it took all but 24 seconds! Carli Lloyd with the opening goal.