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Izzy Rodriguez scored in her first appearance for the national team, and the USWNT shut out Ireland on Sunday, 4-0.

Sunday’s assist was her first official stat contribution. Hutton started Thursday’s 4-0 win over Ireland in the first match of a three-game FIFA window.

The USWNT returns to action on Sunday, facing Ireland in an international friendly as part of their ongoing preparation for future competitions.

The series will wrap up with a match in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29 against an opponent yet to be determined. For the game in East Hartford, there will be a few special additions.

Rodriguez nets goal in her first national team appearance, Lynn Biyendolo captains and adds a goal, and the United States beats Ireland 4-0 for the second straight match.