Who is Lily Yohannes? Meet the 17-year-old USA commit who scored in her USWNT debut [Video]

When the USWNT took the field for a pre-Olympics friendly against South Korea, all eyes were on the squad’s veterans as they looked to rebound from a disappointing early exit at the 2023 World Cup.

Alex Morgan took the field as a starter after missing the team’s previous clash with South Korea due to a minor injury. Rose Lavelle, 29, also started and earned her 100th career cap. Crystal Dunn and Sophia Smith provided goals for the team, showcasing its well-rounded productivity.

Even so, the USWNT got a surprise contribution from one of its youngest players: 16-year-old Lily Yohannes.

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Yohannes came onto the field as a substitute in the 72nd minute, replacing Korbin Albert and earning her first career cap. Yohannes provided the USWNT a spark and managed to net a goal in the 82nd minute to …