PHILADELPHIA – Keeping with the theme, the United States women’s national team was victorious on Thursday night in the first match of the second leg in its World Cup Victory Tour. Playing to a record friendly crowd of 49,504 at Lincoln Financial Field, the champions from France brushed aside Portugal, 4-0.
The match was a souvenir of sorts for a couple players in particular. Midfield driving force Julie Ertz played with an unmistakable chip on her shoulder, running around on the same field as her husband, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz. After a commanding 90 minutes, Julie walked to the mixed zone after the match with a bouquet of roses that Zach had left in his locker, which was hers for the night.