Alyssa Thompson scores 1st goal for U.S. women, who beat Iceland 3-1 in friendly

 Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for United States, Jaedyn Shaw provided go-ahe goal in 85th minute, and Americans beat Iceland 3-1 in an exhibition on Thursday night.

Sophia Smith also scored for U.S. in its first match since winning gold medal at Paris Olympics this summer under new coach Emma Hayes.

19-year-old Thompson, who was left off Olympic roster, me her third start for U.S. She has scored five goals in her last eight games for Angel City of National Women's Soccer League.

Thompson whipped ball across face of Iceland's goal and into far upper corner in 39th minute.

“Coming onto field and wearing in jersey in beginning, I was like, this is surreal,” Thompson said. “And being able to get my first goal, I just can't describe how I feel. I'm just so happy.”

Iceland tied it on Selma Sol Magnusdottir's goal from distance in 56th minute. It was midfielder's fifth international goal and it was just third goal allowed by U.S. in 11 matches under Hayes, who took over in May.

Shaw's goal went between legs of Iceland goalkeeper Telma Ivarsdottir. Smith scored from distance about three minutes later.

starting lineup included six players who faced Brazil in gold medal match in Paris. Defender Emily Sonnett started in her 100th national team appearance.

Yazmeen Ryan me her first appearance for United States, entering as a second-half sub.

United States and Iceland will play ar friendly on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee. Americans will n face Argentina in Louisville, Kentucky, next Wednesday.

Trinity Rodman will miss three matches while she recovers from a back injury. Crystal Dunn was left off roster because of a personal commitment.