16-Year-Old Lily Yohannes Scores In USWNT Debut

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16-Year-Old Lily Yohannes Scores In USWNT Debut 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Wed Jun 5, 2024 2:51 pm

Lily Yohannes scored 10 minutes into her international debut on Tuesday at Allianz Field in the United States women\'s national team\'s 3-0 victory over South Korea to become the third-youngest scorer in program history.

Yohannes, 16, becomes the third-youngest scorer in program history. Yohannes is the eighth-youngest player to debut for the USWNT.

\"It\'s a dream come true, really,\" said Yohannes, who came in as a substitute in the 72nd minute. \"I played this scenario out in my head like how many times before this game? Just having the idea of coming on and scoring.\"

\"She doesn\'t look like a 16-year-old,\" coach Emma Hayes said after the match. \"She knows what I think about her. I\'ve really pushed and wanted her in this squad.\"

Via Jeff Kassouf/ESPN

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