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The U.S. women's national team, under coach Emma Hayes, gave up a 2-0 lead to top-ranked Spain before storming back for a dramatic draw on Tuesday. Mallory Swanson scored her first U.S. goal since the Olympics with a late equalizer, while Ashley Sanchez also starred in the comeback, with both players earning top marks in post-match ratings. The result extended a recurring pattern of the USWNT surrendering leads to Spain but showcased the resilience that once defined the program's dominance. With the 2027 Women's World Cup approaching, the comeback gives Hayes encouraging signs to build on despite ongoing defensive lapses.