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USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call

Published October 13, 2026 9:19 pm • Updated October 14, 2026 7:44 am •
USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call
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The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson salvaged a drawIt was nearly time for the panic button. Maybe not to press it, but to acknowledge that it’s within reach. A listless, shorthanded US women’s national team were struggling against Spain, down 2-0, and facing the ignominy of two straight losses at…

The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson salvaged a drawIt was nearly time for the panic button. Maybe not to press it, but to acknowledge that it’s within reach. A listless, shorthanded US women’s national team were struggling against Spain, down 2-0, and facing the ignominy of two straight losses at…

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