The United States women's national team beat Germany 4-1 in the first true test of the Emma Hayes era.
The U.S. women's national team is now sitting quite comfortably atop Group B after a commanding 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday. Following a few nervy minutes to open the match — which saw a turnover by captain Lindsey Horan nearly end in a goal for Germany in the fourth minute, forcing Alyssa Naeher and Tierna Davidson to combine for a massive save — the U.S. morphed into the dominant side that was absent at last summer's World Cup.
And it was another example of Emma Hayes' influence on the front line. Smith was essentially invisible during last summer's World Cup; under Hayes, her potential has been unleashed. Turning point Germany equalized in the 22nd minute with a goal by Giulia Gwinn — which was the first one the USWNT has conceded under Hayes — after an uncharacteristic lapse by Naeher. But four minutes later, the Americans responded.
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