Photos: The U.S. women’s soccer team stays hot in San Jose by beating Chile 4–0

by Adam Pardee September 5, 2018 1261 Views

Alex Morgan and co. stay unbeaten for 21-straight with a definitive win in San Jose.

(center) Forward Alex Morgan fires a pass to center field past (left) Chile’s defender Carla Guerrero as (right) midfielder Carli Lloyd looks on at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. Photo by Adam Pardee

The U.S. Women’s soccer team trounced Chile last night 4–0 in San Jose in front of a boisterous Bay Area crowd. Fans and future female footballers alike got to cheer on (and maybe meet) their favorite players, including superstar Alex Morgan and hometown favorite (out of Menlo Park) Tierna Davidson.

This latest win maintains the squads streak of 21 undefeated matches ahead of the big World Cup qualifier early next month, which will hopefully situate the women on the world’s stage where the men were so noticeably absent this past summer.

Six Fifty photographer Adam Pardee put in the leg work last night to shoot every phase of the match, from the pre-game tailgate to post-victory autograph session. Take a look…..

Clockwise from top left: Women and girls of all ages came to cheer on the US Women’s Soccer team and their favorite club team players. The grassy field behind Avaya Stadium’s open bar held numerous food trucks, beanbag toss, and a large space for families to sit and have dinner before the match. Enthusiastic fans held up signs for their favorite player including crowd favorite, Alex Morgan. The Quadrini family pose for a photo on their way to their seats in Avaya Stadium. Three Chilean soccer fans, and one American soccer fan, tailgate outside Avaya Stadium prior to the soccer match. Photos by Adam Pardee

Clockwise from top left: The US Women’s Soccer Team starters pose for a photo for press photographers prior to the match. Forward Alex Morgan stands and takes a breath amid an injury delay during the match. Midfielder McCall Zerboni holds a team huddle prior to kickoff before the US takes on Chile for the second friendly match in a week. The US Women’s Soccer team looks on toward the American flag during the National Anthem before the match. Fans cheered, celebrated and shared their excitement about the US’s win on social media. Photos by Adam Pardee

Clockwise from top left: Goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris throws back a missed shot on goal towards US’s defenders. Midfielder Carli Lloyd tries for a second goal after making her first goal at the 47th minute (Carli scored her second goal at the 93rd minute). Forward Mallory Pugh celebrates directly after scoring her first goal of the night for the US team at the 34th minute. Forward Alex Morgan laughs off a foul committed by Chilean midfielder Karen Araya that she felt should have been a harsher penalty. The US team surrounds and celebrates Carli Lloyd after scoring her first goal of the night, and her 101st international career goal, at the forty-seventh minute. Photos by Adam Pardee

Clockwise from top: Midfielder Carli Lloyd takes a selfie with a thrilled fan after their second friendly win against Chile. Fans cheered and roared as the whistle rang out in Avaya Stadium signaling the US had won the match over Chile. Approximately fifteen thousand US and Chile fans were in attendance at Avaya Stadium which holds eighteen thousand at maximum capacity. Stanford’s own soccer defender Tierna Davidson signs soccer balls and hats after their win against Chile in San Jose.

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