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US Women's National Soccer Team downs Panama 8-0 in Olympic qualifying tournament

The World Cup-winning US next plays Costa Rica on Monday.

Credit: AP

U.S. forwards Lynn Williams, left, and Megan Rapinoe celebrate the goal by Williams during the first half of a CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer match against Panama on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

HOUSTON — Lindsey Horan scored three goals and the US national team downed Panama 8-0 in the group stage CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament.

Lynn Williams, Jessica McDonald, Rose Lavelle, Christen Press and Tobin Heath also scored for the top-ranked Americans.

The World Cup-winning US next plays Costa Rica on Monday.

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