Rose Lavelle scored in her first national team match of the year after ankle surgery and the United States defeated Ireland 4-0

The U.S. cruised to a 4-0 victory over Ireland in Commerce City, Colo., with two first half goals from defender Avery Patterson, which Lavelle assisted, and midfielder Sam Coffey. The final dagger came from forward Alyssa Thompson.

Lavelle has a goal and an assist in her first national team match since ankle surgery, and the Americans defeat Ireland, 4-0, in an exhibition match. Avery Patterson, Sam Coffey and Alyssa