Tonight's game between the U.S. women and Canada in Vancouver was essentially meaningless since both teams had already secured a spot in the 2012 Olympics in London but aren't you glad you support the Americans after the 4-0 beating they put on the hapless Canadiens in front of their home fans in Vancouver?
Abby Wambach scored twice to move into second-place on the international scoring list (131, now 27 short of Mia Hamm) while Alex Morgan (2 goals, 2 assists) took advantage of her starting spot as she was the best player on the field. It's baffling to think that she didn't start last week against Mexico, what else does she have to do? She is instant offense whenever she's in a game and she has great chemistry with Wambach as they showed tonight.
When the outcome was still somewhat up in the air, American goalkeeper Hope Solo made a couple big saves to show that she's still the best at her position in the world.
Carli Lloyd hit a long ball that Wambach flicked on to send Morgan off to the races in the fourth minute. She fought off a few defenders and coolly finished.
Morgan returned the favor as she crossed to Wambach for a header in the 24th minute and then gave her a neat little pass in the area that Wambach touched from in close.
With a 3-0 halftime lead, Wambach was subbed out but Morgan capped off her best night in a U.S. uniform by scoring her second goal, this time in the 56th minute off a through ball from Lauren Cheney.
I'm not even sure if Vegas or any sportsbooks put odds on women's soccer but if they do, I will guarantee that the Americans will be the favorites heading into London this summer for the 2012 Olympics. They have the best forward combination in the world, top goalkeeper and other assorted solid roleplayers (Cheney, Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe). Their depth is remarkable and it is one of the main reasons why anything less than a gold medal will be a major disappointment.
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