Sentnor and Biyendolo Shine in US Women's 4-0 Victory Over Jamaica
In a game that paid tribute to the illustrious career of Becky Sauerbrunn, the U.S. Women's National Team delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday night in St. Louis.
Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo stole the show, each notching a brace. Sentnor wasted no time, scoring in the 19th minute and celebrating with a heart-shaped gesture. Just 10 minutes later, she capitalized on a deflection to double her tally, bringing her international goal count to four.
The 21-year-old, who has been named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year, was quick to highlight her teammates' support, saying, “They're really easy to play with at moving the ball. I'm still trying to work to get better for them.”
Biyendolo proved her mettle by scoring in the 60th minute almost immediately after entering as a substitute. She added a second in the 88th minute, finishing a cross from Avery Patterson, bringing her career goals to 24.
Coach Emma Hayes expressed her satisfaction with the squad’s progress, stating, “I do feel like, there is so much more to us than there was 12 months ago. With Ally Sentnor, unbelievable finisher. Lynn Biyendolo, to come into a game and close it out, (it’s) really good for us to have both those options.”
Phallon Tullis-Joyce, standing in goal for her second consecutive match while the team seeks a successor to retired goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, enjoyed her third straight clean sheet, despite not facing any shots on goal.
Jamaica, fielding two sets of sisters—Allyson and Chantelle Swaby, and Kalyssa and Amelia Van Zanten—remained without a win against the U.S. The Americans' defense held firm, providing no openings for the visitors.
The night was capped with a tribute to St. Louis native Becky Sauerbrunn, a two-time Women's World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist. Fans honored her illustrious 16-year career in a pregame ceremony with a standing ovation and commemorative bobbleheads.
Looking ahead, the U.S. will face Ireland in a two-match series beginning June 26 in Commerce City, Colorado, before heading to Cincinnati on June 29. A clash with Canada is set for July 6 in Washington D.C.
