U.S. tops Nigeria behind Smith

Sophia Smith scored a pair of first-half goals and the U.S. women’s national team defeated Nigeria 4-0 Saturday at Kansas City, Mo., as both teams prepare for next summer’s World Cup.

The U.S. has a 70-game unbeaten streak on American soil, with 63 wins and seven draws.

Smith scored from distance in the 14th minute.

Lindsey Horan made it 2-0 in the 26th minute with a goal to the far post off an assist from Smith, who added a second goal in first-half stoppage time.

Nigeria is coached by Randy Waldrum, former coach of the Houston Dash.