Alyssa Thompson nets first USWNT goal in win over Iceland

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States women's national team and Jaedyn Shaw and Sophia Smith scored late on Thursday at Q2 Stadium as the Americans defeated Iceland 3-1 in their first match since winning a fifth Olympic gold medal in August.

Thompson broke the deadlock in the 39th minute, cutting inside to put the ball on her right foot and smashing a shot off the underside of the crossbar near the far corner.

"Coming onto the field and wearing this jersey in the beginning, I was like, 'this is surreal,'" Thompson said at half-time. "I just -- I can't describe how I feel. I'm so happy."

Thursday's match was the start of the…