Sophia Smith scored two goals but the Americans squandered many chances in a match in which they dominated possession.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Sophia Smith made the most of her Women’s World Cup debut with two goals and an assist against Vietnam here. But for the rest of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, opening night of their attempt for an unprecedented third-straight title was an exercise in frustration and missed chances.
It was a major win for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team as they made their debut at the 2023 Women's World Cup and a record-breaking win for U.S. networks airing the championship. Team USA had a successful debut in Group E as they faced Vietnam besting them in a game that ended up with a score of 3-0