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Spain tops United States 2-0 in first of two top-ranked friendlies
October 10, 2026 at 09:58 PM
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ESESPN
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TGThe Guardian
USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly
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USWNT player ratings: Wilson's 8/10 a bright spot in Americans' frantic loss to Spain - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Spain has beaten the United States 2-0 in Washington, scoring twice within the opening 14 minutes of the first of two friendlies between the rivals.
- Patri Guijarro scored in the third minute and Eva Navarro in the 14th to give Spain the 2-0 win.
- Adriana Nanclares saved Lily Yohannes' second-half penalty, keeping the United States scoreless.
- Athenea del Castillo received a red card in stoppage time for pulling an opponent's hair.
- The two teams play again Tuesday in Chester, Pennsylvania.