It may be the NWSL offseason, but there’s plenty of international duty for many NWSL players this week. Here’s a quick at look at the highlights and results from the latest round of international games.
October 24: Brazil 2 China 2 (2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament)Marta scored on a penalty kick for her fourth goal of the Four Nations Tournament as Brazil and China tied 2-2 in the final game. Brazil won the tournament with a 2-0-1 record. Four NWSL players were on Brazil’s roster for the tournament: Marta (Orlando Pride) and Andressinha, Bruna Benites and Poliana of the Houston Dash.
Como é bom ver essas meninas levantando mais uma ?! A #SeleçãoFeminina empatou com a China e está trazendo a Copa CFA para casa ???? pic.twitter.com/O5Cb844jkI
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) October 24, 2017
October 24: Mexico 0 Korea DPR 1 (2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament)
Mexico fell in their final game of the Four Nations Tournament, a 1-0 loss to Korea DPR. Reign forward Katie Johnson started for Mexico in the game.
October 24: Ireland 2 Slovakia 0 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
Courage midfielder Denise O’Sullivan scored as Ireland won their World Cup qualifier 2-0 over Slovakia.
? Great angle for @OSullivanDenise's goal! Great finish!
We're underway for the second-half as the #IRLWNT?? lead Slovakia 2-0! #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/unJMMqmp9A
— FAIreland ⚽️?? (@FAIreland) October 24, 2017
October 24: Wales 0 Russia 0 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
Jess Fishlock (Reign FC) and Wales played to a 0-0 with Russia in World Cup Qualifying.
It's all over here in St Petersburg.
A performance full of discipline and pride! Well done, girls! ? pic.twitter.com/meY0EYc8U5
— Wales Women's Team (@FAW_Womens) October 24, 2017
October 24: Iceland 1 Czech Republic 1 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
Dagný Brynjarsdóttir scored as Iceland tied the Czech Republic 1-1 in their World Cup Qualifier.
MAAAAAAARRRKK ! @dagnybrynjars Iceland one nil up vs Czech Rep in @FIFAWWC
— Knattspyrnusambandið (@footballiceland) October 24, 2017
October 24: Scotland 5 Albania 0 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
Seattle Reign FC defender Rachel Corsie captained Scotland as they beat Albania to pick up another three points in World Cup Qualifying.
Full-time | Scotland defeat Albania 5-0 in Paisley as they start their road to the World Cup with maximum points #OurGirlsOurGame pic.twitter.com/0a9LYCT0Oq
— Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) October 24, 2017
October 22: Japan 2 Switzerland 0 (Friendly)
Seattle Reign FC midfielder Rumi Utsugi and Japan topped Switzerland 2-0 on a friendly on Sunday.
Rumi Utsugi and Japan take on Switzerland at 12:30am PT. Good luck Rumi! ?????? #LetItReign pic.twitter.com/bXxn9GtI6t
— Seattle Reign FC (@ReignFC) October 22, 2017
October 22: South Africa 4 Brukina Faso (Friendly)
Dash defender Janine Van Wyk captained her side as South Africa won their friendly vs. Brukina Faso 4-0.
LISTEN: Ellis & Van Wyk speak after 4-0 win over Burkina Faso. https://t.co/mTRegHngJw @SasolSA @nikefootballza @descaptain @Janinevanwyk5 pic.twitter.com/072p0oS3hz
— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) October 23, 2017
October 21 : Brazil 2 Korea DPR 0 (2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament)
Marta scored both goals and Andressinha added an assist as Brazil won their second game of the Four Nations Tournament.
ASSINATURA DA ?! Marta marcou os dois gols da #SeleçãoFeminina sobre a Coreia do Norte. As meninas vão fazendo bonito na China! ???? pic.twitter.com/X2kWeDcz8o
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) October 21, 2017
October 21: Mexico 2 China 3 (2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament)
Katie Johnson started again for Mexico as they fell 3-2 to China in their second game of the Four Nations Tournament. Bianca Henninger, who was injured in the opening game, did not dress for the match.
The 4️⃣ Nations Tournament continued today. ?? fell to ?? 2-3. @Beeyoncs did not dress for the match. https://t.co/I9j8oGmEiL
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) October 21, 2017
October 20: Iceland 3 Germany 2 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
Portland Thorns FC midfielder Dagný Brynjarsdóttir scored in the 15th and 58th as Iceland upset Germany 3-2 in a World Cup Qualifier. It’s Germany’s first World Cup qualifying loss since 1998.
What a surprise!!
Germany?? 2-3 ??Iceland@footballiceland wins an amazing match against @DFB_Frauen.#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/Poc1QC0Ccp— #FIFAWWC ?? (@FIFAWWC) October 20, 2017
October 19: Scotland 2 Belarus 1 (2019 World Cup Qualifying)
With Seattle Reign FC defender Rachel Corsie captaining the squad, Scotland won their World Cup Qualifier vs. Belarus by a score of 2-1. It’s the opening game of their road to France 2019. Match Report
#SWNT | Watch the goals as Scotland come from behind to secure all three points in our @FIFAWWC qualifier against Belarus. #OurGirlsOurGame pic.twitter.com/0rol0FqMb4
— Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) October 19, 2017
October 19: Brazil 3 Mexico 0 (2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament)
Orlando Pride forward Marta scored a goal and added an assist as Brazil beat Mexico 3-0 in the opening game of the Four Nations tournament in China. After Marta scored the opening goal of the game in the 54th minute, Houston Dash defender Bruna Benites headed in a Marta free kick to make it 2-0 in the 59th.
Dash goalkeeper Bianca Henninger started in goal for Mexico, but left due to injury in the 55th minute. Match report
Houston’s Poliana and Andressinha started for Brazil in the game. Seattle Reign FC forward Katie Johnson started for Mexico.
