The U.S Women’s National Team tied China by the score of 1–1 in an international friendly at PPL Park. Here are some photos from Wednesday’s game. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)
The US Women's National Team took on China in an International Friendly
Starting players for the Chinese team
U.S. National teams starting lineup
Introductions of Heather Mitts of the Philadelphia Independence
Introduction of Amy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Independence
Abby Wambash is taken down in the box but no call
Megan Rapinoe works the ball up from her midfield position
Amy Rodriguez had a strong match playing forward
Rachel Buehler clears a header out of the defensive zone
Shannon Boxx and Sun Ling battle for the ball
Abby Wambach ending up on the wrong end of the ball
Shannon Boxx goes up high for the header
Ma Jun getting position on Carli Lloyd
Alex Morgan sheds Xu Yuan before going after the ball
Philadelphia Independence's Heather Mitts had a strong defensive match
New Jersey native Christie Rampone played well on defense
Amy LePeilbet clears the ball out of the defensive end
Heather Mitts played a very strong game
Kristine Lilly still playing strong in her 349th Caps
Photo essay by Paul Rudderow
Author: Paul Rudderow
Paul's work has been used on numerous blogs, websites, and by the Philadelphia Zoo. He has covered Philadelphia Union since the inaugural season and has also photographed the Independence, Fever, Fury, USWNT, international friendlies, and more. You can check out his work on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/39285097@N02/.
Where were all the fans?
http://vasoccernews.blogspot.com/2010/10/will-true-us-soccer-fans-please-stand.html
They were at the Galaxy and Red Bulls games.
https://phillysoccerpage.net/2010/10/13/why-did-so-few-fans-come-to-u-s-colombia/