Two of the USA Women’s National Team’s leading stars battled this fall’s UEFA Women’s Champions League action on Wednesday.
Lily Johannes and Alyssa Thompson Both scored in the 90 minutes in the 0:0 draw between “Lyon” and “Chelsea” at the Groupama Stadium. The 19-year-old Yohannes created two chances, won two puzzles, won four duels and finished with two foul draws.
Thompson, who scored his first goal of the season last weekend, created one offensive opportunity, made three clearances and made three defensive recoveries. The 21-year-old was held in check by the Lyon defense in what proved to be one of his quieter performances in the new campaign.
Both teams remain unbeaten in their respective schedules ahead of this weekend’s action in France and England respectively.
Lyon host Toulouse in their next Division 1 Women’s game, while Chelsea travel to West Ham United in WSL action.
Elsewhere, Emily Fox It started with Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Paris FC. Sam Coffey He came off the bench in Manchester City’s home game against Real Madrid.
Here’s a closer look at Americans Abroad this week:
Europe
UEFA Women’s Champions League
Emily Fox He started and played 69 minutes in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Paris FC on Wednesday.
Alyssa Thompson started and played 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Lyon on Wednesday.
Naomi Girma He didn’t dress for Chelsea.
Lily Johannes started and played 90 minutes for Lyon.
Corbin Schrader dressed but did not play for Lyon.
Sam Coffey He came off the bench and played 27 minutes in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Thursday.
England
Women’s League Cup
Phallon Tullis-Joyce Did not dress in Manchester United’s 5-1 win over Durham Women FC on Wednesday.