Sanchez, Swanson’s goals lift USWNT to second-half comeback to draw Spain
CHESTER, Pa. — The U.S. women’s national team came back from two goals down to draw Spain in a dramatic friendly Tuesday at Subaru Park outside Philadelphia. Staring straight at a second consecutive defeat in four days, the U.S. stormed back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw. Ashley Sanchez, in her first USWNT start since 2023, brought the U.S. back to within 2-1 with a clever goal…
In a dramatic friendly match at Subaru Park outside Philadelphia, the U.S. women's national team (USWNT) staged a remarkable comeback to draw against Spain. Facing a 2-0 halftime deficit, the U.S. rallied from behind, securing a 2-2 draw. Ashley Sanchez, making her first appearance as a starter since 2023, broke the deadlock early in the second half with a clever goal.
Later, Mallory Swanson added to the U.S. tally, marking her first goal for the national team since the 2024 Olympic gold-medal match. Despite Spain looking superior in large portions of the game, the U.S. managed to turn the tide in the final 15 minutes through relentless substitutions, including Swanson.
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