It was tough to ask for a better Women’s World Cup debut for Sam Mewis.
The Hanson native struck for two goals and dished out two assist as the U.S. romped Thailand, 13-0.
Mewis netted her first goal in the 50th minute to put the U.S. ahead, 4-0.
Sam Mewis got the @USWNT’s second-half goal fest started with her 1st career #FIFAWWC goal 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GgC19jlGAu
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019
Four minutes later, she made it 6-0.
DREAM DEBUT FOR MEWIS! @sammymewy scores her 2nd goal of her #FIFAWWC debut for the @USWNT‘s 6th. 😱 pic.twitter.com/WhTAhnD6pR
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019
Read more about Mewis in last week’s Express:Â
In midst of ‘biggest accomplishment’ yet, Hanson’s Sam Mewis reflects on where it all started