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Mallory Swanson her first goal since the game-winner in the gold medal match at the 2024 Olympics in the 86th minute to pull the United States into a 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday night ...

The Americans showed in the second half that they can, in fact, punch back.

Mallory Swanson came off the bench to score her first goal since the 2024 Olympics as the USWNT substitutes rallied for a 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday night.

Emma Hayes is not only the right woman for the job at the helm of the USWNT, she is the only one to lead this team forward. That much was clear after the 49-year-old had spent every last drop of energy in the 2-2 draw with Spain.

Emma Hayes' side once again gave up a 2-0 lead to Spain. Then, something familiar returned: the fight and belief that once defined the USWNT's world dominance.

The Americans proved that they can compete with the best team in the world, but there is work to do ...

A second-half rally against Spain, led by Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson, will give USWNT coach Emma Hayes plenty to build on -- especially with the 2027 Women's World Cup on the horizon.

Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. Spain Women's International Friendly game from October 13, 2026 on ESPN.

Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson scored to help the U.S. team claw their way out of a 2-0 deficit against the world champions ...

The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson saved a draw ...