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Hope Solo sets record for shutouts in 8-0 US rout of Mexico

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Mexico goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago (1) makes a save against the United States in the first half of an international friendly soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (The Associated Press)

United States' Abby Wambach (20) scores as Mexico defender Bianca Sierra (13) and goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago (1) look on in the first half of an international friendly soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (The Associated Press)

Hope Solo set the U.S. national team record for career shutouts, and Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach each scored twice for an 8-0 exhibition victory over Mexico at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday night.

Sydney Leroux, Heather O'Reilly and Whitney Engen also scored as the U.S, improved to 28-1-1 against Mexico and extended the women's winning streak to 86 straight games on American soil.

Solo posted her 72nd career shutout, passing Briana Scurry (1994-2008). Solo has played in 154 overall international matches.

It was Wambach's 41st multigoal match and her 34th career game with two.