USWNT vs. Nigeria score: Goals from Christen Press and Lynn Williams seal three-game Summer Series sweep

The United States women's national team extended their unbeaten run to 42 games on Wednesday

The U.S. women's national team defeated Nigeria 2-0 on Wednesday night at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, to close out the Summer a perfect three for three thanks to goals from Christen Press and Lynn Williams.

Head coach Vlatko Andonovski made several rotations to his starting lineup in the final game of the competition, with six changes from the squad that took on Jamaica on June 13. Most notably, Alyssa Naeher returned for Adrianna Franch in goal and Press, meanwhile, earned her third consecutive start. Nigeria, fresh off a wild 3-3 draw against Portugal, featured a starting XI playing out a 5-3-2 formation against the USWNT.

The first half between the two teams was fairly even in shot attempts, though the U.S. had three on target compared to one shot on goal by Nigeria. Despite holding the majority of possession, the attacking third had difficulties finding the breakthrough goal, with two earlier goals disallowed on offside calls.

The momentum in the final third shifted for the home side just before halftime as Press scored the opening goal.

The goal brings Press' career total to 61, breaking a tie with Shannon MacMillan to take sole possession of ninth on the USWNT scoring records.

Press reflected on the record-setting goal after the match:

"It's an honor. You know, I think that there have been so many phenomenal attackers on this team. So to be among the top scorers, it kind of blows my mind. I think about my journey and sometimes how I reflect on my own career and it's hard to believe that I'm here. So I'm very grateful for all the opportunities that I have to play for the national team and I will always keep fighting to score goals."

Second half shift

The U.S. began the second half without immediate substitutions, and continued to try to break down Nigeria's compact and organized shape, with little luck in the final third in the opening 15 minutes of the second half. A late-game substitution from Andonovski proved to be the difference maker as Williams subbed on for Megan Rapinoe and scored the go-ahead goal in stoppage time.

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Look ahead

The win marks a three-game sweep for the USWNT during the Summer Series, and extends the teams undefeated streak to 42  games. The team will have two farewell matches ahead of the Tokyo Olympics when they face Mexico in July.

[Jun 16, 2021 at 9:59 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Christen Press breaks through on goal for the United States just before halftime after both teams struggled to connect on the pitch to start, let's see if that's enough to open things up a bit.

[Jun 16, 2021 at 9:39 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

After the hydration break, Nigeria's goal keeper is back up as play resumes. Got into a tough tangle between her defenders and Kristie Mewis but is back in net as both teams are back at it.

[Jun 16, 2021 at 8:34 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Nigeria Starting Lineup

1-Tochukwu Oluehi, 4-Glory Akumbu Ogbonna, 5-Onome Ebi, 8-Asisat Oshoala (Capt.), 9-Toni Payne, 10-Rita Chikwelu, 12-Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo, 14-Chidinma Okeke, 15-Rasheedat Ajibade, 17-Francisca Ordega, 22-Michelle Alozie

Substitutes: 16-Yewande Balogun, 23-Sunday Inyene Etim, 2-Gift Monday, 3-Onyinyechi Salome Zogg, 6-Charity Adule, 7-Roosa Ariyo, 11-Amanda Uju Mbadi, 13-Ifeoma Onumonu, 18-Obianujuwan Ikechukwu, 19-Akudo Ogbonna, 20-Blessing Tosin Demehin, 21-Nicole Payne

Head coach: Randy Waldrum

[Jun 16, 2021 at 8:29 pm ET · Sandra Herrera]

Press only foward to start all matches

This is the third consecutive start for Christen Press in the Summer Series for the USWNT. She is the only forward to feature in the starting eleven for all three friendlies in the summer event meant to mimic Olympic play ahead of the Tokyo games.