U.S. women's soccer team wins over New Zealand at Busch Stadium
The U.S. women's soccer team defeated New Zealand's national team 4-0 in a friendly match at Busch Stadium Saturday. The game's attendance set a record as the all-time largest crowd for a stand-alone women's team friendly at home.
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
Dan Melsheimer (center), of ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, celebrates the United States four goal during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
Over 35,000 people attended the United States Women's National Soccer Team exhibition game against New Zealand at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
United States' Julie Johnston tries to avoid crashing into the post as New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler pulled in a cross in the box in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
United States' goalie Hope Solo punches the ball out of the box in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
The United States celebrates a goal by Meghan Klingenberh in the 14th minute during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler pulls in a cross over the United States Julie Johnston during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler pulls in a cross over the United States Julie Johnston during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand's Ria Percival (left) runs into the United States' Megan Rapinoe in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand's Annalie Longo (left) challenges the United States' Megan Rapinoe for the ball in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler dives but can't come up with the save as the United States scores a goal in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
The United State's Meghan Klingenberh (right) celebrates her goal with her teammates in the 14th minute during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler pounds the ground after giving up a goal in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
Aaron McLaughlin (center) and his wife Tarysha McLaughlin (right) cheer on the United States in the second half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
The United States' Alex Morgan shoots on goal in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand's Abby Erceg (left) challenges the United StatesAmy Rodriguez in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand's Annalie Longo (left) challenges the United States' Megan Rapinoe for the ball in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
The United States Megan Rapinoe prepares to strike a shot during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler (lower right) can't come up with a shot by Meghan Klingenberg that resulted in the first goal for the United States in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
US Women's National Soccer Team vs New Zealand
New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler (lower right) can't come up with a shot by Meghan Klingenberg that resulted in the first goal for the United States in the first half during an exhibition game between the United States and New Zealand women's national soccer teams at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women's National Team celebrate Meghan Klingenberg's goal in the 14th minute against New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women's National Team celebrate Meghan Klingenberg's (25) goal in the 14th minute against New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Morgan Brian (14) celebrates after she scores in the 81st minute against New Zealand's goalkeeper Erin Nayler on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Hope Solo of the U.S. Women's National Team makes a goal kick in the match against New Zealand on April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium. (Post-Dispatch photo by Huy Mach)
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Abby Wambach (20) celebrates a goal by Lori Chalupny (not seen) in the 76th minute against New Zealand's goalkeeper Erin Nayler on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team take on New Zealand in soccer action on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Abby Wambach (20) celebrates a goal by Lori Chalupny (not seen) in the 76th minute against New Zealand's goalkeeper Erin Nayler on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Alex Morgan takes a selfie with a fan's camera after the match with New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's goalkeeper Hope Solo signs autographs for soccer fans after the match with New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's goalkeeper Hope Solo signs autographs for soccer fans after the match with New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Abby Wambach (20) takes a selfie with Maura Giesler, 10, of ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ after their match with New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Ali Krieger takes a selfie with soccer fans after the match with New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Ryan Smith of ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ cheer on U.S. Women National Team before they take on New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´an Lori Chalupny (right) controls the play as the U.S. women's soccer team plays New Zealand in a friendly on April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium. Chalupny scored a goal in the Americans' 4-0 win. (Post-Dispatch photo by Huy Mach)
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
U.S. Women National Team's Lori Chalupny (16) celebrates with her teammate after she scored a goal in the 76th minute against New Zealand on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Grounds crew mow stripes on to the full soccer field that stretches from the infield to right field on Thursday, April 2, 2015, as they prepare for the U.S. Women vs. New Zealand soccer match. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
A full soccer field stretches from the infield to right field on Thursday, April 2, 2015, as it prepares for the U.S. Women vs. New Zealand soccer match. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
Women's soccer at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Grounds crew remove a tarp to reveal a full soccer field that stretches from the infield to right field on Thursday, April 2, 2015, as they prepare for the U.S. Women vs. New Zealand soccer match. Photo by Huy Mach, hmach@post-dispatch.com
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