VILA REAL de SAN ANTONIO, Portugal — Alex Morgan redirected Lauren Holiday’s free kick for a goal nine minutes into the second half and the U.S. women’s national soccer team went on to defeat Switzerland 3-0 Friday in group play at the Algarve Cup.
Amy Rodriguez added a goal in the 72nd minute before Abby Wambach came off the bench to score for the team, which improved to 2-0-0 in its last international tournament before the Women’s World Cup in Canada later this year.
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo preserved the lead with a key save of a blast from Lara Dickenmann in the 60th minute. It was her 79th career shutout.
Switzerland, ranked No. 19 in the world, falls to 1-1-0 in Group B with the loss. The United States, sitting atop the group, plays Iceland in the final group match on Monday.
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