CARY, N.C. (AP) -- The United States took its first step toward the World Cup in emphatic fashion.
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan scored two goals apiece to lead the U.S. team past Mexico 6-0 on Thursday night in the group stage opener for both teams at the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament.
"I think we couldn't have asked for a better performance," Morgan said. "To keep a clean sheet and get a ton of goals and involve everyone, it was just a good overall performance for us."
The U.S. team erupted for five goals in the second half to extend its unbeaten streak to 22 matches.