United States women’s soccer comes back to beat Japan in front of largest home crowd since 1999

The game also marked the return of both Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario after lengthy absences because of injury. Jaedyn Shaw also scored for the United States in the match played before 50,644 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a record for a friendly match for the United States women on home soil. It was also the largest crowd for a women’s game in the United States since the 1999 World Cup final. ATLANTA — Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States came from behind...