The United States women’s national team (USWNT) defeated New Zealand, 3-1, in the first of two international friendlies thanks to a first-half brace by Julie Ertz. Alex Morgan scored the go-ahead goal deep in the second half to round out the scoring for the U.S.
Sky Blue FC defender Kelley O’Hara got the start at left back for her 100th cap, becoming the 36th USWNT player to hit the century mark. To honor the achievement, she was presented with a commemorative O’Hara 100 jersey in a pregame ceremony, and she wore a special captain’s armband for the match.