The team will next play the Netherlands on Wednesday.
In New Zealand, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team kicked off their World Cup run with a resounding 3-0 victory over Vietnam.
Smith, 22, is playing in her first World Cup, but she has made a name for herself already. Last year, she was named U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year after leading the national team with 11 goals and later named the National Women’s Soccer League MVP for scoring 14 goals and helping the Portland Thorns to the league title.
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