Emma Sears scored a hat trick as the United States closed out the October window with a one-sided 6-0 win over New Zealand on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri. U.S. coach Emma Hayes once again rotated her starting XI as she did in a pair of friendlies against Portugal prior to the game with New Zealand.

Goal! USA 6, New Zealand 0. Emma Sears (USA) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal following a set piece situation. Attempt blocked. Emily Sams (USA) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added two as the U.S. women's national team routed New Zealand 6-0 on Wednesday night. It was the most goals scored by the United States in a match under coach Emma Hayes. Michelle Cooper had two assists.

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