{"id":16146,"date":"2018-06-13T16:39:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T20:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonsoccer.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=16146"},"modified":"2018-06-13T16:39:50","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T20:39:50","slug":"tobin-heath-scores-uswnt-return-christen-press-100-caps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2018\/06\/13\/tobin-heath-scores-uswnt-return-christen-press-100-caps\/","title":{"rendered":"Tobin Heath Scores in USWNT Return, Christen Press Hits 100 Caps"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLEVELAND, OHIO (June 12, 2018) —\u00a0<\/strong>It’s been about eight months since Tobin Heath has suited up for the United States Women’s National Team.<\/p>\n

Heath returned to the mix after being plagued with injuries. Her last journey with the national team took place in September 2017 in friendlies against New Zealand.<\/p>\n

However, her return months later brought excitement back to USWNT fans. Heath is one of the most capped players on the team, holding 132 appearances to her name. Her versatility has kept her in the league and national team fix, despite just turning 30-years-old.<\/p>\n

Tobin Heath Scores in USWNT Return, Christen Press Earns 100th Cap in 2-1 Win Over China<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Heath put that on display when she scored the game-winning goal against China in Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday night. Christen Press, who notched her 100th national team appearance, tallied the assist.<\/p>\n

The match was the second time the two sides faced off. The United States also captured a 1-0 victory against China on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Even though the United States scored first off a Megan Rapinoe goal in the 35th minute — which Press also assisted —\u00a0China managed to find their way past the United States defense.\u00a0Li Ying scored on a Chinese counterattack in the 72nd minute.<\/p>\n

Li Tingting assisted the goal.<\/p>\n

However, China’s efforts weren’t enough. In goal for the United States, Ashlyn Harris made five crucial saves. On the other end,\u00a0Peng Shimeng made three saves for China.<\/p>\n

The start was Harris’ first of the 2018 international year.<\/p>\n

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Thank you, Cleveland! You were incredible. Until next time! \ud83d\udc4b pic.twitter.com\/RgyPS8xqd8<\/a><\/p>\n

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 13, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n