COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Julie Ertz scored twice in an eight-minute span in the first half, Alex Morgan added a goal in the 79th minute and the United States women beat New Zealand 3-1 on Friday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Morgan tied Cindy Parlow for seventh on the U.S. national team’s all-time goals scored list with 75.
In the 16th minute, Denver-area native Lindsey Horan headed a cross toward goal and Ertz redirected it home.
In the 24th, Megan Rapinoe headed a shot off the post and Ertz sent in the rebound from distance.