Girma is one of the best players in the world right now and was the star of the night in Louisville. The center-back headed home her first international goal in the 37th minute, before going on to force Argentina's own goal that made it 2-0 in the 44th. The 24-year-old then headed home a second goal in the 49th minute.
Emma Hayes, who won the Ballon d'Or for Women's Coach of the Year on Monday, fielded a vastly rotated lineup in Louisville. The English boss gets high marks for getting looks for new players, and keeping them focused on drilling patterns of play as she builds this program for the future.
The win marks the USWNT's third-straight friendly featuring three goals -- ending the window with nine total -- while they also maintained a clean sheet.
With the final weekend of NWSL action looming this weekend, U.S. manager Hayes utilized ample player rotations, providing rest to the team's go-to starters and providing key experience to multiple emerging talents.
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