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U.S. women shut out Colombia in Chester

After last year's World Cup championship, the U.S. women's soccer team appears even hungrier as it approaches this summer's Olympic Games.

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U.S. women shut out Colombia in Chester

The Americans continued their dominance Sunday with a 3-0 win over Colombia in an international friendly before 17,275 at Talen Energy Stadium, home of the Union.

Defender Julie Johnston, who is engaged to Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, scored twice for a U.S. team that applied relentless pressure.

Johnston, who has seen the passion of fans at Eagles games, said playing in the Philadelphia area was a big deal.