Spirit Players Contribute to Record-Setting U.S. Women’s World Cup Win

The U.S. National women’s soccer team made history in their 2019 World Cup debut routing Thailand 13-0 on Tuesday in Reims, France. Alex Morgan led the way with a record-tying five goals. Two current Washington Spirit players, Rose Lavelle with two goals and Mallory Pugh with one, contributed to the rousing victory.

RECAP | Lavelle nets two and Pugh scores one as #USWNT Dominates Thailand in historic match

📰 https://t.co/T6nU6u7xnu pic.twitter.com/yH2AAwvFpp

— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) June 12, 2019

Mood when you score a goal (or two) in your @FIFAWWC debut pic.twitter.com/w9lUleuLnp

— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) June 11, 2019

YEP, YOU GUESSED IT!

11-0, courtesy of @MalPugh! pic.twitter.com/gWMXb2HxMT

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 11, 2019

‘56 – GOAL! @roselavelle brace.

WE KNOW.
WE CANT KEEP UP EITHER 🔥 #USATHA | 7-0 pic.twitter.com/xlIOjxYKPN

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 11, 2019

The U.S. team’s next game is Sunday at noon versus Chile. The Washington Spirit are playing on without Pugh and Lavelle. Their next game is this Saturday on the road against Seattle Reign.

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