Mallory Swanson nets first goal since Olympics as USWNT draws 2-2 with Spain

CHESTER, Pa. — Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since 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.

Ashley Sanchez also scored early in the second half for the United States after first-half goals from Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo gave Spain a 2-0 lead.

“I mean, this mentality of this team has always been you stay with it,” said Swanson, who subbed into the game in the second half. “That's what this crest means.”

It was the second of two friendly matches against Spain, the 2023 Women's World Cup winners. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes to lift Spain to a 2-0 victory in the first match Saturday in Washington.

Spain, ranked No. 1 in the world, has already qualified for the World Cup next summer in Brazil. The United States was using the matches as preparation for World Cup qualifying later this year.

Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, was making her 150th appearance for Spain. She put Spain in front in the 27th minute with her 43rd international goal, a tap-in at the far…

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