USWNT rallies from 2-0 down for 2-2 draw vs. No. 1 Spain — SkimNews
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- USWNT drew 2-2 with world No. 1 Spain at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, in a Tuesday friendly, recovering from a 2-0 halftime deficit after a 2-0 loss to the same opponent on Saturday.
- Spain's Alexia Putellas (27th minute) and Salma Paralluelo (32nd minute) capitalized on defensive lapses to build the two-goal lead before the U.S. response.
- Ashley Sanchez cut the deficit in the 49th minute and Mallory Swanson equalized in the 86th minute off the bench — both earned 9/10 player ratings, the highest given.
- Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce received the squad's lowest rating at 3/10 after an errant pass directly created Spain's second goal.
- Coach Emma Hayes earned a 7/10 manager rating for halftime adjustments and attack-minded substitutions that turned the match around.
- The U.S. now turns to next month's Concacaf W Championship quarterfinal against El Salvador.
Why it matters: Trailing 2-0 at halftime against the reigning world champions, Hayes' halftime adjustments and a high-impact substitute bench — four reserves earned 7+ ratings — salvaged a result heading into next month's Concacaf W Championship knockout stage. The 3/10 goalkeeper rating and the pass that directly created Spain's second goal flag a defensive fragility Hayes must address before tournament play.
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