US Women’s Soccer Qualifies for World Cup With 5–0 Blowout of Jamaica

Kristie Mewis of USA kicks a penalty and scores her team's fourth goal during the match between Jamaica and United States as part of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship at BBVA Stadium, in Monterrey, Mexico, on July 07, 2022. Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) has qualified for the 2023 FIFA World Cup with a commanding win in Group A of the CONCACAF Championship over Jamaica 5–0 Thursday in Monterrey, Mexico.

Sophia Smith shined for the Stars and Stripes with the first two goals, while Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, and Trinity Rodman added goals in their second shutout win of the tournament with five new starters, including goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.