It was an offensive showcase for the USWNT against Japan on Thursday night. The Yanks tallied four goals against Japan in front of a sold-out crowd in Kansas City, with three coming from the Orlando Pride’s Alex Morgan as she tallied her fourth hat trick in her international career.
The win moved the USWNT to an impressive 8-0-1 record in 2018. The U.S. is also now unbeaten in its last 17 matches and has outscored opponents 53-15 throughout that stretch of games. The win over Japan saw young players and seasoned vets both make contributions, something that Jill Ellis has to mix well together moving forward.