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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Cooper sent Lily Yohannes' backheel pass over to Sears, who scored her first goal in the eighth minute to give the U.S. the early lead.

Macario, who plays for Chelsea, doubled the lead with her first goal in the 34th minute and Rose Lavelle scored a curling shot into the side netting from distance to make it 3-0 before halftime. It was Lavelle's 27th career goal.

Sears, who plays for Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League, scored her second in

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