Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women’s World Cup debut as the USA got their bid for a third successive title off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park.
The four-times champions have put their trust in the next generation this year and were rewarded with a showstopping performance from the 22-year-old forward, who also provided the assist for co-captain Lindsey Horan's goal in the second half.
