Pre-Match Notes: The first match against Colombia ended in a scoreless draw for the US Women’s National Team, after Alex Morgan failed to convert a penalty, and after the team couldn’t breakthrough Colombia’s defense. Game one was a far cry from what we saw in the matches against South Africa last month, where the US was in control and showing a lot of growth and … Continue reading USWNT Wins 3-0 Against Colombia in Game Two Friendly
Pre-Match Notes: After two international wins against South Africa, the U.S. Women’s National Team is back, this time to face the World Cup Underdogs, Colombia, who made it all the way to the World Cup Quarterfinals, where they were ultimately knocked out by England. Colombia, from what I’ve seen in the World Cup, is a fairly physical team. They’re not afraid to challenge opposing teams. … Continue reading USWNT Draws 0-0 Against World Cup Underdogs Colombia in Game One Friendly
Pre-Match Notes: When it comes to this second friendly, I can imagine that this is going to be a harder match than the first. South Africa is aware of how the US is going to play. Something South Africa could do is lock down their defense and just focus on counterattacking and transitions. If that’s the case, the US backline and defense is needing to … Continue reading USWNT Wins 2-0 Against South Africa in Game Two Friendly
Pre-Match Notes: After a disappointing performance and early exit in the 2023 World Cup, the U.S. Women’s National Team is back with two friendlies against the South Africa Women’s National Team. Before, during, and after the World Cup, many questions were raised about the US team’s performance. One of the most common criticisms had to do with the team’s lack of chemistry and connection in … Continue reading USWNT Wins 3-0 Against South Africa in Game One Friendly
The biggest problem the US had in the World Cup, and leading up to the World Cup, was the lack of chemistry and connection in the attack, and in the box. That is something this US team is needing to work on. That is something [Twila] Kilgore needs to develop. These talented forwards, and the team as a whole, need to learn how to play … Continue reading USWNT 2023 September Camp Roster Released: Podcast
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