Lavelle scores on landmark 100th US start
Heaps adds winner after sweeping counter
Emma Hayes’ side make it 10 straight wins
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th start with a goal and an assist to help the US women’s national team to a 2-1 win in San Jose, California, on Saturday to open a three-match series against Japan.
Lavelle, in her 119th match, scored in the ninth minute off a set piece then set up Lindsey Heaps in the 48th for the 2-0 lead.