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16-Year-Old Lily Yohannes Scores Third Goal in USWNT Debut in Minnesota

Jun 5, 2024, 01:49 AM

Lily Yohannes, a 16-year-old soccer player, made her debut for the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) and scored a goal in her first cap, making her the third-youngest goal scorer in team history. Yohannes' goal contributed to the USWNT's third goal of the match. The historic debut took place in front of 19,169 fans in the rain in Minnesota. Yohannes is the youngest player to take the field for the USWNT since 2001. Her debut was celebrated by her teammates, who swarmed her with hugs after the final whistle. The event was sponsored by VW.