Naomi Girma returns, Lo'eau LaBonta makes historic debut in US women's win over China
At 32 years old, she becomes the oldest player to make her debut for the
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT)
The match also marked Girma's first appearance for the national team this year. The 24-year-old defender has been nursing injuries but recently returned to help Chelsea win the Women's Super League title and the FA Cup.
Girma commanded a record $1.1 transfer fee when she moved from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea earlier this year.
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Catching up with Nae prior to kickoff!
Catch us on TBS, Universo, Max and Peacock.
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT)
Tullis-Joyce, who plays for Manchester United, started in goal in just her second US appearance as coach Emma Hayes looks to replace goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the national team last year.
Macario scored her 11th international goal after Alyssa Thompson kept the ball alive in a tumble in front of the net in the 28th minute.
Too Easy for Cat 😤
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT)
Coffey made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, taking a pass from Macario out front and banging her second goal for the US past goalkeeper Pan Hongyan with her left foot.
Pick out that corner, Sam 🔥
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT)
Heaps, the US captain, scored on a header in the 54th minute.
The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's Olympic gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue.
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The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games.
The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight.
The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Brazil on April 8. China defeated Thailand 5-1 in its last outing.
The US faces Jamaica on Tuesday in St. Louis.
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