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Madison native Tarpley helps U.S. beat Canada in soccer

Associated Press  —  5/10/2008 8:48 pm

WASHINGTON -- Natasha Kai had her first career hat trick with three second-half goals to lead the U.S. women's soccer team to a 6-0 win against Canada in an exhibition match at RFK Stadium on Saturday.

Carli Lloyd, Leslie Osborne and Madison native Lindsay Tarpley also scored and Abby Wambach had three assists for the U.S., which is 13-0-1 this year.

Tarpley gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute. Tarpley controlled Wambach's pass in stride and fired from the top of the penalty box. The shot found the upper-right corner of the goal, getting past Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod.

The Americans next play against Italy on June 15 in the Peace Queen Cup in Seoul, South Korea.

Associated Press  —  5/10/2008 8:48 pm