Wambach delivers win as Sundhage says farewell

She scored again seven minutes later to give her 145 goals in international play, which is second on the all-time list — and 13 behind former teammate Mia Hamm.

"I couldn't be more proud to have Rochester be my hometown, this be the first game of our victory tour and it be the way it just was," Wambach said. "It was electric."

Sundhage got the festivities off to a rousing start during a pre-game interview at midfield by breaking into song when asked what message she wanted to deliver fans regarding her departure. To cheers from the sold-out Sahlen's Stadium that holds more than 13,000 people, Sundhage took the microphone and sang a few lines from the Bob Dylan-written "If Not For You," which became a hit for Olivia Newton-John.

It proved a fitting coda — she also sang a Dylan tune at the first team meeting five years ago.

"English is not my mother tongue, and I have a hard time to express how grateful I am and how lucky. I'm the lucky one," Sundhage said of why she elected to sing. "I wanted to tell the fans, youth soccer, the coaches I've been working with, staff and the players, if not for you, you know. If not for you, I wouldn't find the door. I wouldn't be where I am."