{"id":4561,"date":"2026-10-14T16:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:29:47","slug":"uswnt-rallies-from-two-goals-down-to-earn-2-2-draw-against-spain-at-subaru-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=4561","title":{"rendered":"USWNT Rallies From Two Goals Down to Earn 2\u20132 Draw Against Spain at Subaru Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Story & Photos by Shawn Payne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 13, 2026 | Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania<\/strong>
International Friendly | USA vs Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHESTER, Pa. \u2014 The U.S. Women\u2019s National Team arrived at Subaru Park on Tuesday evening looking to respond to a disappointing 2\u20130 defeat against Spain just three days earlier at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highly anticipated rematch brought together two of the world\u2019s top-ranked women\u2019s soccer nations, with the reigning Olympic gold medalists facing the defending FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup champions for the second time in four days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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US Fans at the game between the second meeting of the USWNT and Spain at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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US Fans at the game between the second meeting of the USWNT and Spain at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Singing of the National Anthem at the second meeting between the USWNT and Spain at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For U.S. head coach Emma Hayes, the match presented another opportunity to evaluate her squad against elite international competition ahead of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain entered the contest carrying momentum from Saturday\u2019s victory, while the Americans looked to capitalize on home support and deliver a stronger performance against the world\u2019s No. 1-ranked team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A crowd of 18,648 filled Subaru Park along the Delaware River for the international friendly, creating an energetic atmosphere as the two teams took the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The US attack from the beginning at their second meeting against Spain played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The USWNT continue their attack against Spain at their game played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The USWNT with a strong cross at their second game played against Spain at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The United States opened the match with attacking intent, but Spain gradually established control through its possession and movement in midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 27th minute, Spanish captain Alexia Putellas opened the scoring, finishing an opportunity created by Clara Serrajordi to give the visitors the advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just five minutes later, Spain doubled its lead when Salma Paralluelo found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, with Putellas providing the assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spain attack the goal against the USWNT second game played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The USWNT defends against Spain in their continuous attacks at their second game played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Spain continues their attack against the USWNT at their second game played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Americans entered halftime trailing 2\u20130 for the second consecutive meeting, facing another difficult challenge against the reigning world champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States emerged from the break with renewed urgency, and Ashley Sanchez provided the breakthrough in the 49th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving the ball from Sophia Wilson, Sanchez drove into the penalty area and delivered a composed finish to cut Spain\u2019s advantage in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The USWNT continue their pursuit of their first goal against Spain at their second meeting in four days played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shot on goal taken by the USWNT against Spain played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The USWNT scoriing their first goal against Spain played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The goal marked Sanchez\u2019s first international goal since 2022 and gave the Americans the momentum they had been searching for throughout the two-match series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hayes turned to her substitutes as the second half progressed, introducing fresh attacking options, including Mallory Swanson and Michelle Cooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes paid off in the 86th minute when Cooper delivered a pass into the penalty area for Swanson, who controlled the ball and struck a right-footed volley into the bottom corner to level the match at 2\u20132.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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with the momentum in their favor the USMNT looks for their second goal to tie the game against Spain played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shot on goal by the USWNT to tie up the game against Spain played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The USWNY Celebrate their second goal against Spain at their second meeting played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The equalizer was a significant moment for Swanson, who had recently returned to international competition following maternity leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Americans continued pressing for a winner in the closing minutes, with Lily Yohannes forcing a late save from Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final whistle confirmed a 2\u20132 draw, completing an impressive second-half comeback for the United States after trailing by two goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the Americans finished the two-match series without a victory, Tuesday\u2019s performance demonstrated their ability to respond against one of the strongest teams in international women\u2019s soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spain pushed to get a lead goal as minutes wind down at the game against the USWNT played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Last minute defending from the USWNT to avoid a shot on goal by Spain in the dying minutes to keep the score at 2-2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Players of both teams congratulate each other after the final whistle at their second game played at Subaru Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Hayes and her squad, the matches against Spain provided valuable experience and exposed areas requiring improvement as preparations continue for the 2027 Women\u2019s World Cup qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States now turns its attention to the upcoming Concacaf W Championship quarterfinal against El Salvador on November 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday\u2019s comeback at Subaru Park offered an encouraging conclusion to the international window, with the Americans showing resilience and attacking determination against the defending world champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Score: USA 2 \u2013 Spain 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals Scored:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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