Seventeen goals. Not a typo. The U.S. women’s U‑17 squad ripped apart New Zealand 17‑0 in Auckland on July 5, 2024, shattering the tournament’s scoring record.
Coach Mark Carr had warned his players that New Zealand’s defense was “young, fast, but inexperienced” — a warning that turned into a demolition. Maya Hayes netted five times, setting a personal best, while forward Lina Alvarez added a hat‑trick. The team logged 28 shots on target, 23 of which found the back of the net. I watched the match live on a rainy Tuesday and could feel the stadium’s electric buzz. And the crowd’s roar after each goal was deafening.
“We knew we could dominate, but 17 goals is beyond our wildest expectations,” Carr said in the post‑match interview. That quote captures the sheer disbelief of a game that felt more like a practice drill than a World Cup showdown.
“We knew we could dominate, but 17 goals is beyond our wildest expectations.”
The victory not only sets a new record for the most goals in a single U‑17 Women’s World Cup match, it also guarantees the United States a spot in the semifinals. The win pushes the U.S. into a favorable bracket against Brazil, a clash many fans are already marking on their calendars. Because the team’s offensive depth proved limitless, analysts predict they’ll carry this momentum into the knockout stage. So expect a high‑scoring affair when they meet Brazil next week.
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Key takeaway
- US U‑17 women’s team won 17‑0 over New Zealand.
- Maya Hayes scored five goals, the most by a single player in a match.
- The game set a new record for goals in a U‑17 Women’s World Cup match.
- U.S. advances to semifinals, likely facing Brazil.
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