Aug. 3, 1987 – Kristine Lilly (b. July 22, 1971) earns first cap

Kristine Lilly made her international debut as a 16-year-old junior at Wilton (Conn.) High School, along with Mia Hamm (15 years, 140 days). Just more than a week later, Lilly scored her first goal. This was a two-game visit to China – Lilly played her first game in the U.S. in 1990 and her first match in New England in 1991.

Lilly’s total of 354 games played are first on the USWNT list and her 130 goals are third behind Abby Wambach (184) and Hamm (158).

Aug. 3, 1987 – China 0:2 U.S., friendly in Tianjin

Aug. 13, 1987 – China 1:2 U.S., friendly in Punju

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