Swanson scores first goal since the Olympics in USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain
The US Women's National Team drew 2-2 against Spain in a friendly match, with Mallory Swanson scoring a late equalizer. The match served as preparation for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the competitive state of international women's soccer as top teams prepare for major global tournaments.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since the gold medal match at the 2024 Olympics in the 86th minute to pull the United States into a 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday night.
Ashley Sanchez also scored early in the second half for the United States after first-half goals from Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo gave Spain a 2-0 lead.
It was the second of two friendly matches against Spain, the 2023 Women's World Cup winners. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes to lift Spain to a 2-0 victory in the first match on Saturday in Washington D.C.
Spain, ranked No. 1 in the world, has already qualified for World Cup next summer in Brazil. The United States was using the matches as preparation for World Cup qualifying later this year.
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