USWNT abroad: Alyssa Thompson sinks Arsenal as Sam Coffey starts in Man City win | OneFootball

With the USWNT’s October friendlies against world No. 1 Spain nearing, Americans in Europe delivered. According to Goal.com, Alyssa Thompson’s winner for Chelsea and Sam Coffey’s first WSL start led the weekend’s stories.

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea beat Emily Fox and Arsenal 1-0 as Thompson struck in the 38th minute to give the hosts a half-time lead. Arsenal controlled the early stages, but Chelsea held firm.

Thompson has started all four of Chelsea’s WSL matches this term. Her progress in a demanding set-up matters for the USWNT, and she is in the running among the pacey wingers.

Manchester City remain perfect in the WSL. Coffey made her first league start, played the full 90 in a 1-0 win over Charlton and anchored midfield with discipline to help secure the clean sheet.

After injury concerns late last term, she looks close to top form again. For the USWNT, regular European minutes give Emma Hayes a stronger read on Coffey’s ability to anchor midfield.

Phallon Tullis-Joyce was composed as Manchester United beat West Ham 2-1 for their first WSL win, tipping Estelle Cascarino’s strike over. In Europe, Lily Yohannes shone for OL Lyonnes, starting, playing 71 minutes and backheeling an assist for Marie-Antoinette Katoto in an 8-0 win over Servette. For the USWNT, such form bolsters her case in a goalkeeper group without a clear No. 1.

Yohannes has started two of Lyon’s first three league matches and is taking on more attacking responsibility, though her final ball still needs work.

Source: Goal.com

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