{"id":618502,"date":"2022-10-09T05:48:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T09:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=618502"},"modified":"2022-10-09T05:48:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T09:48:51","slug":"lauren-hemp-stars-versus-uswnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/09\/lauren-hemp-stars-versus-uswnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauren Hemp Scores and Stars Versus USWNT at Wembley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A reported 76,000 people packed into Wembley Stadium to watch the Lionesses go to battle with the United States. It may have been a friendly but the expectations and atmosphere were as high as ever on\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/24\/arsenal-tottenham-hotspur-wsl-attendance-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">another record-breaking evening for the women&#8217;s game<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The first half was played at 100mph before England, who had the lead, were able to take their foot off the gas after the break. Lauren Hemp starred for the hosts, netting a tenth goal for her country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lauren Hemp Torments the USWNT<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Pace of Lauren Hemp Is Truly Frightening<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There were several strong performers among\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/06\/15\/sarina-wiegman-lionesses-squad-euro-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sarina Wiegman\u2019s ranks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but Hemp is certainly at the forefront of that. Her pace is only matched by her energy, keeping up the lung-bursting runs to the final whistle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Manchester City star was on hand to put the Lionesses in front when Alana Cook was unable to deal with a Beth Mead cross. This was a sign of things to come from Hemp as she remained persistent, doing what she does best. Having that ability to run in behind over and over again without getting frustrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Enjoyed that one\ud83e\udd29 your support was incredible \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffc <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B82Lhf9QVL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/B82Lhf9QVL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lauren Hemp (@lauren__hemp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lauren__hemp\/status\/1578685384741261312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Hemp\u2019s former club teammate\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/16\/manchester-city-women-midfielder-bayern-munich\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Georgia Stanway<\/a>\u00a0was the player to fire the Lionesses back in front. One of a few VAR decisions in favour of the home side led to referee Riem Hussein pointing to the penalty spot. She was afforded the chance to take it by Alex Greenwood and duly converted.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/10\/07\/lionesses-vs-uswnt-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lionesses vs USWNT Promises to be a Must-Watch Game<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USA In a Transition Period<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot of the positives come from the Lionesses, leaving the USWNT in limbo. Bridging the gap between generations can often be make or break and there are no clear indications as to where this is going with the US squad. Abby Dahlkemper, Tobin Heath and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USWNT\/status\/1578802439092076544\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Megan Rapinoe<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are amongst those who have either been phased out or who won\u2019t be far behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In fairness to Rapinoe, amidst the Wembley boos and a lot of criticism, she was one of the best players on the field. Her technical ability shone through ahead of where she may have lost a yard or two of pace. Another key performer for Vlatko Andonovski\u2019s team was\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USWNT\/status\/1578734177293254657\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sophia Smith<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a vital part of the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sophia Smith is going to feast at international level. Great to watch her live. <\/p>\n<p>Fantastic result <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Lionesses<\/a> \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ian Wright (@IanWright0) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IanWright0\/status\/1578497878892621824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 7, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Lionesses were particularly daring in their distribution in the defensive third.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/09\/07\/euro-2022-keira-walsh-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keira Walsh<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/09\/lionesses-star-rachel-daly-aston-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rachel Daly<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0were often on the verge of being caught out only to play their way out without a care in the world. The sole USWNT goal that actually stood, was sandwiched in between strikes from Hemp and Stanway and came from an English mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Bayern Munich star was the guilty party for that, and Smith duly obliged to fire beyond Mary Earps. The Portland Thorns forward was the brightest spark for the visitors. Trinity Rodman and Rose Lavelle had their moments but Smith was the constant threat. The former actually had a goal ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR stoppage.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Goals from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lauren__hemp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@lauren__hemp<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanwayGeorgia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@StanwayGeorgia<\/a> secure a memorable win over the world champions! \ud83d\udc4a<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1578498187786158083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 7, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was a great experience being in the stands for this one. Hemp was surely the player of the match, with\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/02\/10\/chloe-kelly-manchester-city-women-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chloe Kelly,<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Walsh and Millie Bright also impressing. Spain await the US on Tuesday night in Pamplona whereas\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1578754607928451072\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">England versus the Czech Republic will take place in Brighton<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A reported 76,000 people packed into Wembley Stadium to watch the Lionesses go to battle with the United States. It may have been a friendly but the expectations and atmosphere were as high as ever on\u00a0another record-breaking evening for the women&#8217;s game. The first half was played at 100mph before England, who had the lead, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3891,"featured_media":618519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7007,161,2535],"tags":[9237,3690,9475,2539,457],"class_list":["post-618502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-womens-football","category-international-football","category-uswnt","tag-georgia-stanway","tag-lionesses","tag-sophia-smith","tag-uswnt","tag-wembley-stadium"],"modified_by":"Ricky Carroll, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/618502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3891"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=618502"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/618502\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/618519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=618502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=618502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=618502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}