Emma Hayes celebrated her team's 600th victory with a 4-0 win against the Republic of Ireland, showcasing consistent performance despite using an experimental lineup. Four different players scored and the USA had 25 shots compared to Ireland's none. All starters played in the NWSL, marking a notable consistency in team selection. Players like Emma Sears and Izzy Rodriguez highlighted their focus on improved gameplay elements and maintaining a competitive training environment, indicating a positive trajectory for the team as they prepare for future challenges.
I feel like everybody is not just trusting the process, but they are carrying out all the things we asked them to do, said Hayes.
Specifically, I'm working on my movement off the ball and making quicker decisions, and I think that translated into the game, said Sears.
It's really competitive, and I love a good competitive training environment, said Rodriguez.
It marked the USA's 600th victory, with more than half of those (318) wins coming by a margin of at least three goals.
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