USWNT Beats Chile 5-0 in Camp Finale

In Santa Barbara, California, the United States women's national team secured a 5-0 victory over Chile on Tuesday night, capping a developmental January training camp with another dominant performance at UC Santa Barbara's Harder Stadium.

Croix Bethune opened the scoring in the 18th minute, maneuvering past Chile goalkeeper Rynne Torra after a through ball from defender Ayo Oke, marking Bethune's first international goal and Oke's first assist in her debut. Eight minutes later, Jameese Joseph, making her first start for the U.S., rolled past a defender and fired a shot into the net for her maiden national team goal. Captain Emily Sams followed in the 33rd minute, heading in a cross from Emma Sears to complete a first-half hat trick of debut goals. Sears added to the lead just 28 seconds into the second half, powering a shot to the far post and upper corner, while Trinity Rodman sealed the win in the 68th minute, scoring five minutes after entering as a substitute off an assist from debutant Riley Jackson. The result extended the U.S. team's unbeaten streak to five matches without conceding a goal.

The match highlighted head coach Emma Hayes' experimental approach during the...