US women beat Sweden in friendly

HALMSTAD, Sweden — Abby Wambach’s 136th career goal for the US women’s team led the Americans past Sweden 3-1 Saturday in a tune-up for the London Olympics. Wambach connected just 8 minutes in, then Alex Morgan scored in the 22nd. Sweden’s Lotta Schelin scored in the 35th minute, and substitute Tobin Heath sealed the game with a header 11 minutes into the second half. Wambach’s goal came off a goalkick from ‘keeper Hope Solo. Heather O’Reilly won the ball in the air, nodding it to Wambach. She turned on a defender and her half-volley from 35 yards caught keeper out of her goal. — AP