Lily Yohannes, 16, Makes History with Debut Goal for USWNT

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Lily Yohannes, 16, Makes History with Debut Goal for USWNT
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16-year-old Lily Yohannes scored on her international debut for the US women's soccer team in a 3-0 win against South Korea. Yohannes, who plays for Ajax, netted a goal within 10 minutes of coming on as a substitute, becoming the third-youngest player to score for the team. New US manager Emma Hayes praised Yohannes' maturity and talent, highlighting her European experience. The match also featured goals from Crystal Dunn and Sophia Smith, marking Hayes' second win as manager.

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