MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - April 3, 2018 - In an exciting evening match yesterday, the U.S. U-17 Women's National Team won the third game of the tour, ultimately claiming the series against Uruguay. With three wins under their belt, USA has their final match of the tour today before heading back to the States.

In the most competitive game of the series so far, USA and Uruguay both showed great moments of individual skill and team play. The energy from the fans, with the game being played under the lights made for an exciting match. Following a scoreless first quarter USA got on the board in the second from a great individual effort from Margo Carlin (Drexel Hill, Pa.). In the 19th minute, Carlin applied pressure to a Uruguay defender causing a turnover which she took in to the circle and ripped a shot to the lower corner to put USA up 1-0. 

It would be Carlin who would strike again four minutes later on some quick reflexes in front of net. USA had a quick attack up the right side that was crossed in to the circle. It deflected off a defender up into the air where Carlin juggled and finished the ball in the back of the cage. After the two goals, Uruguay came back with quite a bit of pressure and attack. They were able to generate a few penalty corners and some quality goal scoring chances, but USA was able to block them all as the 2-0 score held until halftime.

Uruguay would keep the momentum going to start the third quarter as they were able to counter on a press themselves. Uruguay applied some pressure to Team USA and caused a turnover in their attacking 25 which led to them burying a shot to cut the lead in half. 

USA regrouped and established their quick passing game and team defense. It paid off three minutes after the Uruguay goal when USA found themselves with one of their seven penalty corners for the game. Alexandra Morgan (Winnetka, Ill.) took the initial shot that the Uruguay goalkeeper saved, but the rebound went right to Peyton Halsey (Reading, Pa.) who was there to put it away and give USA the two goal cushion. 

The fourth quarter saw more USA pressure on the Uruguay defense with some dangerous scoring opportunities and great passing sequences. However, none would pay off on the scoreboard as the score finished at 3-1.  

The U.S. U-17 Women's National Team has their final game of the series against Uruguay, today at 11:00 a.m. ET.