An understrength Spain women's team beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly in Pamplona on Tuesday night. Laia Codina put the hosts up before the break and Esther Gonzalez doubled the lead in the second half with a stunning volley to give Spain an unlikely win over the the U.S. — Kassouf: Spain outplayed USWNT and exposed midfield deficiencies — Kassouf: 17-year-old Alyssa Thompson showing USWNT future It was the first time the USWNT had allowing multiple goals in consecutive games since Feb.
27 and March 2 of 2019, in matches against Japan and England, respectively, following a 2-1 loss to the Lionessess for Vlatko Andonovski's side on Friday.
Spain was without many of its top players, who are embroiled in a battle with the country's federation over who should be coaching the team.
At least 15 players refused call-ups for a pair of friendlies in this international window as a show of protest amid the team's desire to see the women's game in Spain professionalized.