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USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly

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Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutesUS midfield and defensive lapses exposed by SpainYohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls shortIn less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the top two contenders to win the Women’s World Cup. Spain, holders of the top spot in Fifa’s rankings for the past 60 weeks, are the defending champions; the second-ranked US won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.This month’s pair of friendlies between the two sides are taking place with caveats.…

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