AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. women's soccer team (USWNT) will be the first team to take the pitch in Q2 Stadium when they face the Nigerian women's national team on June 16.
Below, you'll see the latest updates from the USWNT team throughout the day.
Final: USA 2, Nigeria 0
In the first-ever soccer match played in Q2 Stadium, the USWNT tackled the challenge of the opposing Nigerian national team, 2-0. The USWNT's goals were scored by Christen Press and Lynn Williams. Press scored just before the whistle at halftime, and Williams capped off the night with a goal just before the final whistle.
With the win, the USWNT swept the Summer Series and look forward to its Send-Off Series. The national team roster for the Olympics must also be finalized for the Tokyo games. The squad will now play two matches against Mexico in Connecticut on July 1 and July 5.
STATS
- Possession: USA 72%, Nigeria 28%
- Shots (on goal): USA 14 (6), Nigeria 7 (1)
- Fouls: USA 11, Nigeria 10
- Yellow Cards: USA 2, Nigeria 2
- Red Cards: USA 0, Nigeria 0
- Offsides: USA 7, Nigeria 1
- Corner Kicks: USA 4, Nigeria 1
- Saves: USA 1, Nigeria 4
Second half:
USA 2, NGA 0
90' + 4: Match ends. USA wins, 2-0.
90' + 3: USA goal: Lynn Williams (USA) right-footed shot from the right side of the box following a fast break.
90'+ 2: Alex Morgan (USA) right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
87': Nigeria substitution: Gift Monday replaces Rita Chikwelu.
87': USA substitution: Lynn Williams replaces Megan Rapinoe. Tierna Davidson replaces Crystal Dunn.
86': Crystal Dunn (USA) right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
85': USA corner: Cleared by Nigeria.
84': Christen Press (USA) left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
78': USA yellow card: Emily Sonnet is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
74': Nigeria substitution: Charity Adule replaces Glory Ogbonna.
69': USA corner: Cleared by Nigeria.
69': Alex Morgan (USA) left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
64': Nigeria substitution: Ifeoma Onumonu replaces Francisca Ordega.
62': USA Substitution: Emily Sonnett replaces Kristie Mewis. Catarina Macario replaces Sam Mewis.
58': Nigeria substitution: Esther Ogbonna replaces Ijeoma Okoronkwo.
57': Nigeria yellow card: Chidinma Okeke is shown a yellow card fir a bad foul.
53': USA substitution: Alex Morgan replaces Carli Lloyd.
51': Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria) right-footed shot from outside the box sails high over the crossbar.
48': Nigeria yellow card: Ijeoma Okoronkwo is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
47': Carli Lloyd (USA) left-footed shot from long range on the left is saved.
45': Second half is kicked off.
Halftime: USA 1, NGA 0
The first half was pretty quiet in terms of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides, then Christen Press scored the first goal in Q2 Stadium history during stoppage time in the first half. Press was played a ball by Carli Lloyd, and Press shot it left-footed on the first touch from the center of the box, finding the bottom left-hand corner of the goal.
Despite the lack of goal-scoring opportunities, the USWNT controlled the pace of the first half.
STATS
- Possession: USA 69%, Nigeria 31%
- Shots (on goal): USA 6 (3), Nigeria 5 (1)
- Fouls: USA 5, Nigeria 5
- Yellow Cards: USA 1, Nigeria 0
- Red Cards: USA 0, Nigeria 0
- Offsides: USA 4, Nigeria 1
- Corner Kicks: USA 2, Nigeria 1
- Saves: USA 1, Nigeria 1
First half
USA 1, NGA 0
45' + 2: USA goal: Christen Press (USA) left-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner.
44': Carli Lloyd (USA) left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
38': Toni Payne (Nigeria) right-footed shot from the center of the box is high and wide to the right.
33': Christen Press (USA) tries a through ball, but Megan Rapinoe is caught offside.
26': USA Yellow card: Kristie Mewis is shown a yellow card for a foul.
25': Megan Rapinoe (USA) header from the center of the box is saved.
19': Samantha Mewis (USA) right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
13': NGA corner: Cleared by the United States.
11': Kelley O'Hara (USA) right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
5': USA corner: Cleared by Nigeria.
1': Game is kicked off.
Pregame
The USWNT announced its starting XI for the match versus Nigeria: Alyssa Naeher; Crystal Dunn, Becky Sauerbrunn, Abby Dahlkemper, Kelley O'Hara; Kristie Mewis, Lindsey Horan, Samantha Mewis; Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Christen Press
Carli Lloyd makes her 304th cap for the national team, only the third person in U.S. soccer history to do so. She'll be honored before tonight's match in Austin for surpassing 300
Abby Dahlkemper also starts in this match, marking the first time she's played in-person in front of her husband, Austin FC forward Aaron Schoenfeld, since they got married in January.
Kickoff time / How to watch
The game will kick off at 8 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 16, at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The match will be aired on ESPN 2. Also, tune in to KVUE for all day coverage leading up to the game and for post-game analysis.
Preview
The USWNT is 8-0-1 in this COVID-19-impacted year and has three matches left before kicking off play in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics: the remaining friendly against Nigeria in the 2021 WNT Summer Series.
KVUE broke down the series history between the U.S. and Nigeria, which you can read about here. If you need a quick breakdown to understand the team's playing in Austin, you can read KVUE's fast facts about the game here.
Carli Lloyd will be honored before the game for surpassing 300 caps; only the two other players, both Lloyd's former teammates, have recorded more: Kristine Lilly (354) and Christie Pearce Rampone (311). Lloyd debuted in 2005 and is now in her 17th year of international competition and has appeared for the USWNT in three different decades, including four World Cups and three Olympic Games.
For the latest USWNT news, visit kvue.com/sports. And to get the latest soccer content straight to your phone, text "SOCCER" to 512-459-9442.
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