There are 3 bold changes the USWNT can make to reverse its fortunes and beat Sweden. No. 1 is put Julie Ertz and Crystal Dunn back in the midfield.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Hopefully USWNT is more concerned about World Cup performance than public comments reveal
USWNT finishes second in World Cup group stage for the second time, and advances with one win for the first time. But publicly, they seem unbothered.
USWNT in unfamiliar territory entering last World Cup group game against Portugal
USWNT has never been eliminated before the World Cup semifinals. Can that continue? Portugal is no ‘gimme opponent’ and the USA needs to win.
Pressure? Megan Rapinoe, USWNT embrace it: ‘Hell yeah. This is exactly where we want to be.’
USWNT needs win or tie to advance to World Cup knockout rounds. Megan Rapinoe and the team are embracing that pressure.
The USWNT is unbothered by outside criticisms. They get enough from each other.
Sub-par performances in first two World Cup games have USWNT in potentially precarious position heading into group-stage finale against Portugal
USWNT has a deep bench. Coach Vlatko Andonovski needs to use it if he wants to win.
The pre-World Cup criticism of coach Vlatko Andonovski’s lineups was renewed after Thursday’s disappointing draw vs. the Netherlands.
USWNT can’t rely on captain’s fury for World Cup wins. Hopefully Lindsey Horan’s grit rubs off
Lindsey Horan’s fury at a borderline dirty tackle from Netherlands proved to be the difference maker in a game the USWNT could not afford to lose.
After disappointing draw, USWNT needs math to add up to avoid World Cup embarrassment
“It’s just a little unfortunate that now first place in the group is up for grabs,” Alex Morgan said after the USWNT’s draw vs. the Netherlands.
Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma keep late teammate in hearts, mental health in public’s minds
Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and others are using the biggest moment of their careers to make sure late Stanford teammate Katie Meyer isn’t forgotten.
USWNT embraces pressure at World Cup; It ‘has been fuel for this team,’ players say
The U.S. Women’s National Team faces the Netherlands next at the World Cup. The players know they have a target on their backs, and they embrace it.