U16GNT MAKES HISTORY

U-16 GIRLS PLAY HISTORIC MATCH IN ITALY

Jesolo, Italy played host to the first U.S. Women’s National Team match in 1985, and in 2010, Padova was the site of the Women’s World Cup first leg playoff match in which the USA defeated Italy, 1-0, on a late goal from a young Alex Morgan. It was a victory that spurred the USA to the 2011 Women’s World Cup where it almost won the tournament before falling in penalty kicks to Japan. READ MORE @ USSOCCER.COM