Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women's World Cup

The U.S. has won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat at the tournament.

WASHINGTON — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.

Lindsey Horan added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year’s tournament.

Vietnam drew comparisons to Thailand, the team the Americans routed 13-0 in in their 2019 World Cup opening game. But Vietnam was surprisingly resilient,

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