The US women drew Spain 2-2 after a late comeback in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Alexia Putellas scored in the 27th minute. Salma Paralluelo made it 2-0 in the 32nd.
Ashley Sanchez curled home a fine goal in the 49th minute to make it 2-1.
Coach Emma Hayes sent on five substitutes on the hour mark, including Mallory Swanson.
Michelle Cooper found Swanson inside the box. She struck it into the corner for 2-2.
It was Swanson's 39th goal for the US. Her last came in the 2024 Olympic final.
Lily Yohannes almost grabbed a winner, but Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez saved her shot.
Spain are the top-ranked team in the world. The US sit at No. 2 in the rankings.
Spain had beaten the US 2-0 on October 10. This time the US found an answer.
The next match is a Concacaf W Championship quarterfinal. A win sends the US to the 2027 World Cup.
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