Wrexham Red Dragons knock US Women out of The Soccer Tournament by beating them 12-0

Wrexham Red Dragons have continued their impressive form in The Soccer Tournament by beating US Women 12-0.

Lee Trundle, who played at the Racecourse ground 20 years ago alongside spells at Swansea, Leeds and more recently a number of Welsh League clubs, scored four in the game after going goalless in Wrexham’s 3-2 win over Como in their first game.

The US Women’s side was mainly made up of retired USWNT players, while uncapped goalkeeper Lindsey Harris caught the eye for a series of eye-catching saves despite the final score.

They lost their first game to Say Word and are now unable to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament with one game left to play.

Heather O’Reilly, who led the side after winning a World Cup and three Olympic Gold medals, remained upbeat despite the result.

The result knocked US Women out of The Soccer Tournament, a seven-a-side competition currently being played in North Carolina

‘We’re super proud, so happy to be here at this event,’ she said at half time, with US Women already losing heavily, ‘hopefully we’ve proven to anybody, just go for it, just live. 

‘What’s the worst thing that could happen? We could lose 16-0 to Wrexham? We don’t care. We’re living, we’re being bold, we’re being brave,’ 

Inspired by success with The Basketball Tournament, The Soccer Tournament is a seven-a-side competition that sees 32 teams compete in a World-Cup style event in North Carolina.

The winning side will take home $1 million, with players including Cesc Fabregas, Carlton Cole and NBA legend Steve Nash featuring across the teams.

There has been controversy at the tournament, though, with Dallas United withdrawing after allegations one of their players made a racist comment towards West Ham’s Frank Nouble.

Tournament organizers said in a statement late Thursday night: ‘After conducting an investigation into the final moments of the match between West Ham United and Dallas United, we have concluded that Dallas United violated TST’s code of conduct. 

‘We have been in dialogue with leadership from both clubs and we are all aligned that the best path forward is Dallas United withdrawing from competition. 

‘All parties involved are unified in wanting to make a statement against racial insensitivity.

‘We seek to run an event that is not only fiercely high stakes for all competitors, but also one in which all competitors feel safe and protected.

Despite the scoreline, goalkeeper Lindsey Harris impressed with some eye-catching saves

‘As a result, tomorrow’s (Friday) game between Dallas United and Far East United has been canceled,’ 

Dallas said in a statement that they chose not to continue playing in the event.

‘In light of the shadow cast by an opposing player’s accusation during tonight’s match, the Dallas United players unanimously decided to withdraw from the remainder of the competition. Our coaches and staff fully support the team’s decision.

‘We thank TST7v7 for the opportunity to compete in the tournament.’