The Republic of Ireland have suffered a 4-nil defeat to the USA in their friendly in Denver.
Goals from Avery Patterson and Sam Coffey had the world’s top ranked team 2-nil up at half-time.
Emma Hayes’ side added further goals from Rose Lavelle and Alyssa Thompson in the second-half.
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Erin Healy came on to win her first cap for Ireland late on, and the sides meet again in Cincinnati on Sunday.
