Cheers of “Let’s Go U.S.” from an energetic crowd in New Jersey’s Red Bull Arena gave the U.S. women’s national soccer team an emphatic farewell as the 23 ladies head off to Europe for the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The American women – coming into the match unbeaten in their last eight games – capped off their send-off series on Sunday afternoon with a solid 3-0 win over across-the-border rival Mexico. ALL COVERAGE OF WOMEN’S WORLD CUPA poor clearance from Mexico’s goalie, Cecilia Santiago, fell into the feet of Heath, whose quick footwork got her around one defender and the ball into the back of the net. The defending World Cup champions went into the game 2-0 in their send-off series after beating New Zealand and South Africa earlier this month. Lloyd, who nearly scored a goal herself minutes into the second half before it was called back for offside, is going into her fourth Women’s World Cup.

Source: Fox News May 26, 2019 21:10 UTC