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USWNT vs. Jamaica player ratings: Sentnor, Biyendolo bag doubles in easy win
USWNT vs. Jamaica player ratings: Sentnor, Biyendolo bag doubles in easy win Show Caption Hide Caption 'Heartbeat' and 'Brilliant' kits unveiled for USWNT, USMNT U.S. Soccer on May 13 unveiled the 2025 Nike U.S. National Team Kit Collection, introducing new kits for the men's and women's teams . U.S. Soccer The U.S. women's national team made easy work of Jamaica on Tuesday night, defeating the Reggae Girlz 4-0 in a friendly in St. Louis. Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo both scored a brace at Energizer Park, as the U.S. closed out a two-match window with a pair of victories after defeating China over the weekend. Emma Hayes will be satisfied with a dominant display that saw her team out-possess Jamaica by an 82-18 percent margin and outshoot the Reggae Girlz 23-2. Here are our ratings for the USWNT's comfortable win over Jamaica. As a reminder, here's the Pro Soccer Wire player rating scale: 1: Abysmal. Literally any member of our staff would have been been able to play at this level. 6: Adequate. This is our base score. 10: Transcendent, era-defining performance. This is Carli Lloyd vs. Japan in the 2015 World Cup final. GK: Phallon Tullis-Joyce - 6 The most significant moment of the night for Tullis-Joyce was when the lineups were announced, as the goalkeeper made her second straight start. It was a major sign she may be taking the lead in the race to replace Alyssa Naeher. As for the actual game? Tullis-Joyce had no saves to make and her 26-for-26 passing night was more about Jamaica's lack of pressure than anything else. LB: Kerry Abello - 6 Abello got high on the left flank with regularity in her USWNT debut, putting pressure on Jamaica's back line. The Orlando Pride defender nearly capped off her night with a debut goal, but dragged a late chance just wide of the far post after winning back possession. CB: Tara McKeown - 6.5 McKeown continues to earn Hayes' trust as the Spirit center back turned in an assured performance while under little pressure. But McKeown made the defensive plays when she was called on and completed a ridiculous 101 passes out of 108 on the night. CB: Naomi Girma - 6.5 The USWNT always looks more in control with Girma as the team's quarterback in possession. With Jamaica dropping off, the Chelsea defender had a comfortable 99-for-102 passing night and also chipped in a team-high seven clearances. RB: Emily Fox - 7.5 Fox started the game dropping back into possession with Abello getting high on the left flank, but Hayes quickly changed her tactics and the Arsenal right back proceeded to fly up and down the right flank with abandon. Fox's layoff for Sentnor on the USWNT's opener was superb, and the defender led her team with three key passes in the game. CM: Sam Coffey - 7 Coffey was the tempo-setter for the USWNT in midfield, and the Portland Thorns star did her job well as she looked to keep things moving quickly. The midfielder had a key slipped pass for Thompson that led to the second goal, won eight of her nine duels and had a team-high four tackles. CM: Claire Hutton - 6 Hutton delivered an up-and-down performance while playing a No. 8 role. The Kansas City Current teenager was sloppy at times in possession, losing the ball a team-high 15 times, while also displaying her array of skills and turning ability. She also showed her aerial prowess as her header off a corner kick led to a rebound Biyendolo scored for the USWNT's third. CM: Lily Yohannes - 7 Yohannes played a higher position than she normally has with the USWNT, as Hutton and Coffey lined up behind her. The 17-year-old responded with another excellent display as she had a hand on the first two goals. She played a magnificent lofted pass for Fox to set up Sentnor's opening goal, then her long ball for Alyssa Thompson helped start the sequence that led to the second. LW: Alyssa Thompson - 7 Thompson was always positive when she got the ball on the left flank, driving at Jamaica defenders and forcing them to deal with her speed. Her end product wasn't always there, but she played a big role on the USWNT's second as her blocked shot deflected right in the path of Sentnor. CF: Catarina Macario - 6 Macario took a back seat to others in the attack during her 57 minutes on the pitch, though she nearly scored right before she departed the match with a shot from distance that was tipped over. RW: Ally Sentnor - 8 Sentnor got her brace with a pair of goals on first-time shots, with her first a particularly well-taken effort on the bounce. The second was a rare goal from relatively close range as Sentnor showed a poacher's instinct inside the box. Sub: Lindsey Heaps - 6.5 Heaps made an impact after coming on in the 58th minute, completing three of four long balls including a pass over the top for Avery Patterson, who found Biyendolo for her second goal of the night. Sub: Lynn Biyendolo - 8 Biyendolo showed her striker's instincts when she put home a rebound off a corner kick just a minute after coming on as a substitute. The Seattle Reign forward capped off the night in style when she tapped home Patterson's cross from close range to make it two USWNT players with a brace on the night. Sub: Lo'eau Labonta - 6.5 Labonta once again showed her ability in her second U.S. appearance after a history-making first cap, spraying some nice passes forward to get her teammates involved. She also won all three of her duels in a bright cameo. Sub: Michelle Cooper - 5.5 Cooper should have scored a late fourth but completely mis-kicked her chance from close after a great low ball from Fox. Sub: Olivia Moultrie - 6 Moultrie looked to push the tempo on the left flank after coming on in the 67th minute, delivering several crosses that didn't quite find their intended target. Sub: Avery Patterson - 7 Patterson came on with 10 minutes to play and quickly got involved on the right flank, playing an outstanding low cross that Biyendolo couldn't help but slam home from close range. Patterson nearly scored one herself in stoppage time in a highly impactful cameo.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Match Report: Bayern Munich Women 2-1 Man United Women
Manchester United Women lost the final of the World Sevens tournament 1-2 to Bayern Munich. The Red Devils confidently dispatched of Manchester City in the semi-final to set up an epic encounter with the free-flowing Germans who beat Paris Saint-Germain 5-0. Advertisement Both sides took some time to settle into the game but it was Bayern who almost opened the scoring. After five minutes, Pernille Harder snuck in at the front post but was well denied by an inspired Phallon Tullis-Joyce from close-range. Moments later United had the crossbar to thank as Magdalena Eriksson hit the bar with a fine volley from a corner. United had to be patient but had their first big moment after 10 minutes when great pressing from Elisbeth Terland resulted in Celine Bizet being presented with an open goal. Nonetheless, the Bayern keeper Maria Luisa Grohs made an outstanding reaction stop to deny United going ahead in the final. Advertisement On 13 minutes Caroline Simon almost fired the Germans in front with a well struck free kick but it belted off the base of Tullis-Joyce's post to keep the scores level. United finally got their noses in front just before half-time when Simi Awujo scored her third of the tournament. Melvine Malard kept hold of the ball well and found the Canadian in the box who took a touch and smashed the ball into the roof of the net. The half-time whistle blew and United were 15 minutes from glory. Bayern almost equalised after just two minutes of the second period but a fantastic double stop by Tullis-Joyce kept United ahead. Advertisement Marc Skinner's side's resistance finally gave way in the 22nd minute when a cross from Harder was expertly converted by Momoko Tanikawa to make it 1-1. After 24 minutes, United's American keeper made another spectacular save by keeping out Bayern from close range after a cleverly worked free kick. She immediately launched the ball up field and found Lisa Naalsund but she could only tamely drag her effort wide. In a very nervy final, it took a moment of magic to give Bayern the lead. On 26 minutes Sarah Zadrazil expertly held the ball up, spun and smashed in an unstoppable drive into the side netting to put the Bavarians in front. Advertisement United pushed for an equaliser but came up short and Bayern were champions. Nonetheless, it was a fine three day experience for the Women's team and they did the club proud with their efforts. Moreover, by finishing runner ups, United bagged $1 million and will hope they can put this to good use to help enhance the squad to compete in next year's Champions League. United will also take heart in the fact that their youngster Awujo was crowned the 'breakout star' of the tournament and she will hope to gain more first team minutes next season at the club. Featured image James Fearn via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Man Utd goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce ‘astounded' by her progress this season
After joining in 2023, the American spent her first year with United as understudy to Mary Earps, sitting on the bench throughout their Women's Super League campaign, as well their FA Cup run that ended with the trophy after a 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. Earps then left last summer, and Tullis-Joyce has subsequently kept 13 WSL clean sheets for third-placed United to take a share of the Golden Glove award, and helped them again make the cup final, in which they face Chelsea on Sunday. The 28-year-old said: 'Personally, there have been some moments where I look back and cringe still watching the video. 'But I see the progress I've made in this season alone and I'm pretty astounded by how much I've grown.' Tullis-Joyce says last season she was 'a sponge trying to absorb and learn as much as I could.' And on her form this term, she said: 'I think a lot of it is attributed to just the prior year. All the prep was done during that time to prepare me for this moment, to step into this role.' Access? It's always denied when these two are between the sticks. Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Hannah Hampton are the 2024-25 #BarclaysWSL Golden Glove winners, with both collecting 13 clean sheets this season 🔥 — Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) May 11, 2025 While Tullis-Joyce says she knew she was entering a 'high-pressure environment' as she came into Marc Skinner's team 'after such a great goalkeeper', she also emphasised that the pressure she felt was not related to England star Earps. She said: 'I know I am a different keeper, so I never really let that affect me, it just wasn't my line of thought. 'It was more the pressure of making sure I kept to the same standard that is expected of a Manchester United goalkeeper. I took that on very seriously, and that's taking each moment as a very precious moment. That's really how I handle that.' Last month saw Tallon-Joyce sign a new contract with United running to 2028, a few weeks on from making her debut for the United States, managed by former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes. Asked if Hayes had given her any insight into the Blues, Tullis-Joyce said with a smile: 'Not at all – I definitely think her loyalties are to Chelsea! The 28th goalkeeper to earn a WNT cap. Congrats, Phallon 👏 — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 5, 2025 'But I'm excited now to be with her and her staff, I think that's a big bonus for me.' Tullis-Joyce has a degree in marine biology and is a certified deep sea diver, and she said: 'As soon as the season ends, I'm getting in the ocean, and I won't be thinking about soccer. I'll be looking at fish. 'I think it's helped me tremendously just to have something completely and utterly separate from my career on-field. I even took up free diving as well. That helped me understand my bodily physiological responses to stress. 'Just being connected with nature has helped me. Being outside more was something that let me be my best self on the field, because now I wasn't carrying that stress with me from day to day, I was able to get a pretty major release. 'I just booked for Barbados and Dominica, which is supposed to be beautiful scuba diving. I'm excited for some night dives.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Man Utd goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce ‘astounded' by her progress this season
After joining in 2023, the American spent her first year with United as understudy to Mary Earps, sitting on the bench throughout their Women's Super League campaign, as well their FA Cup run that ended with the trophy after a 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. Earps then left last summer, and Tullis-Joyce has subsequently kept 13 WSL clean sheets for third-placed United to take a share of the Golden Glove award, and helped them again make the cup final, in which they face Chelsea on Sunday. The 28-year-old said: 'Personally, there have been some moments where I look back and cringe still watching the video. 'But I see the progress I've made in this season alone and I'm pretty astounded by how much I've grown.' Tullis-Joyce says last season she was 'a sponge trying to absorb and learn as much as I could.' And on her form this term, she said: 'I think a lot of it is attributed to just the prior year. All the prep was done during that time to prepare me for this moment, to step into this role.' Access? It's always denied when these two are between the sticks. Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Hannah Hampton are the 2024-25 #BarclaysWSL Golden Glove winners, with both collecting 13 clean sheets this season 🔥 — Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) May 11, 2025 While Tullis-Joyce says she knew she was entering a 'high-pressure environment' as she came into Marc Skinner's team 'after such a great goalkeeper', she also emphasised that the pressure she felt was not related to England star Earps. She said: 'I know I am a different keeper, so I never really let that affect me, it just wasn't my line of thought. 'It was more the pressure of making sure I kept to the same standard that is expected of a Manchester United goalkeeper. I took that on very seriously, and that's taking each moment as a very precious moment. That's really how I handle that.' Last month saw Tallon-Joyce sign a new contract with United running to 2028, a few weeks on from making her debut for the United States, managed by former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes. Asked if Hayes had given her any insight into the Blues, Tullis-Joyce said with a smile: 'Not at all – I definitely think her loyalties are to Chelsea! The 28th goalkeeper to earn a WNT cap. Congrats, Phallon 👏 — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 5, 2025 'But I'm excited now to be with her and her staff, I think that's a big bonus for me.' Tullis-Joyce has a degree in marine biology and is a certified deep sea diver, and she said: 'As soon as the season ends, I'm getting in the ocean, and I won't be thinking about soccer. I'll be looking at fish. 'I think it's helped me tremendously just to have something completely and utterly separate from my career on-field. I even took up free diving as well. That helped me understand my bodily physiological responses to stress. 'Just being connected with nature has helped me. Being outside more was something that let me be my best self on the field, because now I wasn't carrying that stress with me from day to day, I was able to get a pretty major release. 'I just booked for Barbados and Dominica, which is supposed to be beautiful scuba diving. I'm excited for some night dives.'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Man Utd goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce ‘astounded' by her progress this season
After joining in 2023, the American spent her first year with United as understudy to Mary Earps, sitting on the bench throughout their Women's Super League campaign, as well their FA Cup run that ended with the trophy after a 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. Earps then left last summer, and Tullis-Joyce has subsequently kept 13 WSL clean sheets for third-placed United to take a share of the Golden Glove award, and helped them again make the cup final, in which they face Chelsea on Sunday. The 28-year-old said: 'Personally, there have been some moments where I look back and cringe still watching the video. 'But I see the progress I've made in this season alone and I'm pretty astounded by how much I've grown.' Tullis-Joyce says last season she was 'a sponge trying to absorb and learn as much as I could.' And on her form this term, she said: 'I think a lot of it is attributed to just the prior year. All the prep was done during that time to prepare me for this moment, to step into this role.' Access? It's always denied when these two are between the sticks. Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Hannah Hampton are the 2024-25 #BarclaysWSL Golden Glove winners, with both collecting 13 clean sheets this season 🔥 — Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) May 11, 2025 While Tullis-Joyce says she knew she was entering a 'high-pressure environment' as she came into Marc Skinner's team 'after such a great goalkeeper', she also emphasised that the pressure she felt was not related to England star Earps. She said: 'I know I am a different keeper, so I never really let that affect me, it just wasn't my line of thought. 'It was more the pressure of making sure I kept to the same standard that is expected of a Manchester United goalkeeper. I took that on very seriously, and that's taking each moment as a very precious moment. That's really how I handle that.' Last month saw Tallon-Joyce sign a new contract with United running to 2028, a few weeks on from making her debut for the United States, managed by former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes. Asked if Hayes had given her any insight into the Blues, Tullis-Joyce said with a smile: 'Not at all – I definitely think her loyalties are to Chelsea! The 28th goalkeeper to earn a WNT cap. Congrats, Phallon 👏 — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 5, 2025 'But I'm excited now to be with her and her staff, I think that's a big bonus for me.' Tullis-Joyce has a degree in marine biology and is a certified deep sea diver, and she said: 'As soon as the season ends, I'm getting in the ocean, and I won't be thinking about soccer. I'll be looking at fish. 'I think it's helped me tremendously just to have something completely and utterly separate from my career on-field. I even took up free diving as well. That helped me understand my bodily physiological responses to stress. 'Just being connected with nature has helped me. Being outside more was something that let me be my best self on the field, because now I wasn't carrying that stress with me from day to day, I was able to get a pretty major release. 'I just booked for Barbados and Dominica, which is supposed to be beautiful scuba diving. I'm excited for some night dives.'
