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
Line Up and Pre-Match Notes: We have Claudia Dickey in the goal. For defenders Sofia Huerta, Alana Cook, Pheobe McClernon, and Lauren Barnes. For midfielders Emily Sonnett, Olivia Van Der Jagt, and Jess Fishlock. For forwards, Megan Rapinoe, Bethany Balcer, and Jordyn Huitema. It’s important to note, OL Reign’s starting goalkeeper, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, is no longer with the Reign. She has been traded to WSL … Continue reading OL Reign Falls 2-0 Against the Portland Thorns in Cascadia Rivalry
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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