Alyssa Thompson expressed her joy after scoring, stating, "Coming onto the field and wearing this jersey in the beginning, I was like, 'this is surreal.' I just -- I can't describe how I feel. I'm so happy."
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes noted the victory tour's importance, emphasizing the need to rebuild momentum and reintegrate players into the team after the Olympics.
Shaw, returning from injury, made a significant impact, scoring the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute, demonstrating her critical role in the team's success.
Sophia Smith's return to play and her immediate contribution in scoring highlights the resilience and depth of the USWNT after injuries had sidelined key players.
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