USWNT abroad: Alyssa Thompson's Chelsea run riot against Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United | OneFootball

USWNT abroad: Alyssa Thompson's Chelsea thrashed Manchester United 5-0 as Phallon Tullis-Joyce faced relentless pressure. Elsewhere, results were mixed for the Americans across Europe.

Goal.com reports that the second WSL weekend brought contrasting outcomes for the USWNT contingent. Chelsea pinned United back from the outset, finishing with 25 shots and 63 percent possession. Tullis-Joyce saved early from Wieke Kaptein, then denied Lauren James before the break.

Her best stop came in the 78th minute, turning away Kadeisha Buchanan with the score at 4-0. Despite conceding five, she was among United's better performers, often left exposed. Thompson started on the left and was lively, though without a goal contribution.

Manchester City maintained a perfect start with a 4-1 win at Aston Villa. Jade Rose and Mary Fowler struck before half-time, with Khadija “Bunny” Shaw quelling hopes of a comeback after the interval. Sam Coffey has played 43 minutes across the first two games and did not have a major influence on Sunday, but her defensive awareness should prove useful as her role develops.

Arsenal's stalemate with Crystal Palace featured Emily Fox back at full-back. She restricted Palace and drove forward, finishing with four shots, one on target. Arsenal sit fifth with one win and one draw, and next up Fox faces Tullis-Joyce and United on 19 September.

In France, Lily Yohannes and Lyon drew 0-0 with Paris FC.

Source: Goal.com

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