U.S. WOMEN ABROAD (June 7): Djurgarden/Alvsjo keeps pace in Sweden

Victoria Svensson and Sara Johansson scored two goals apiece as Djurgarden/Alvsjo kept pace with Swedish League leader Umea IK, routing visiting Balinge IF, 5-1, on Monday.

Umea (8-0-0) beat Mallbackens, 5-0, Monday to keep a two-point advantage on Djurgarden/Alvsjo (7-0-1). Laura Kalmari scored twice, giving her a Damallsvenskan-best 10 goals.

Former WUSA midfielder Venus James plays for Djurgarden/Alvsjo, but details of her participation in the match were not immediately available.

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* Venus James (Djurgarden/Alvsjo, Damallsvenskan), vs. Balinge IF, 5-1.
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Season league stats: 3 games, 2 goals.