USWNT reside updates, World Cup highlights
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Don’t make Lindsey Horan mad.
The U.S. captain scored on a thunderous header after a collision with Lyon teammate Danielle van de Donk on Thursday, salvaging a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands and preserving the U.S. women’s national team’s hopes of profitable Group E alive.
The two-time defending champs can declare the highest spot – and a street to the ultimate that probably wouldn’t embody England, Germany or France – by beating Portugal and sustaining their plus-2 objective differential in opposition to the Netherlands.
The People had appeared deflated after giving up a objective within the seventeenth minute, the primary time for the reason that 2011 quarterfinals they’ve trailed in a World Cup recreation. They appeared disorganized and tentative, displaying not one of the cohesion they needed to begin the sport.
However a tough deal with by van de Donk early within the second half modified all the things.
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Horan crumbled to the sphere and was down for a number of minutes. She was clearly indignant when she lastly acquired up. She had phrases together with her Lyon teammate, and the 2 have been pushing and shoving within the field after the USWNT was awarded a nook kick. Even the referee’s try and get the 2 to make good didn’t calm Horan, who was nonetheless muttering when Rose Lavelle lined up within the nook.
Horan acquired the final phrase.
— Nancy Armour, USA TODAY Sports activities columnist
When does the USWNT play subsequent?
The USWNT concludes group play subsequent week vs. Portugal. The sport will kickoff Tuesday at 3 a.m. ET within the U.S., which is 7 p.m. in Auckland, New Zealand. Bookmark our World Cup schedule hub so that you don’t miss a recreation.
United States vs. Portugal
Even after getting just one level for a tie in opposition to Netherlands, the USWNT has an edge to win Group E due to objective differential. The U.S. gained its opener in opposition to Vietnam 3-0, whereas the Dutch solely beat Portugal 1-0.
Meaning Netherlands can solely win the group by beating Vietnam in its subsequent match and scoring three extra targets than the USWNT scores in opposition to Portugal.
There could be no letting off the gasoline for the People.
USWNT vs. Netherlands highlights: Alex Morgan nearly scores game-winner
The USWNT managed a 1-1 tie vs. Netherlands in Recreation 2 of group play, although the targets have been few and much between. The Dutch scored early and the People evened the sport within the 62nd minute. It appeared, briefly, like Alex Morgan scored a game-winner for the U.S., however the objective was known as again for offside.
(Nonetheless confused about what offside is? Let us explain.)
2023 World Cup: USWNT stats
Lindsey Horan has arguably been essentially the most dependable participant for the USWNT by means of two World Cup video games, scoring a objective in opposition to each Vietnam and Netherlands. Sophia Smith has tallied two goals additionally, although each of hers got here in opposition to Vietnam within the People’ first win of group play.
Moreover, Smith has notched one help, as have Alex Morgan and tremendous sub Rose Lavelle.
USWNT ties Netherlands 1-1 on header from Lindsey Horan
A header from Lindsey Horan within the 62nd minute gave the UWSNT a objective it desperately wanted, tying Netherlands 1-1.
Horan had taken a tough foul from Danielle Van de Donk, and was nonetheless complaining to the referee about it when Rose Lavalle lined as much as take a nook kick. Horan tracked it the entire means and outmuscled a number of Dutch defenders earlier than burying it with a thunderous header.
The People had a number of different possibilities during the last half-hour, together with a objective by Alex Morgan that was waved off for being offside. There was additionally a screamer by Trinity Rodman that went simply vast and a shot by Sophia Smith that was cleared off the road.
Rose Lavelle subs in for USWNT, will get yellow card
Rose Lavelle, the 28-year-old midfielder who had a spectacular 2019 World Cup and scored the profitable objective within the USWNT’s 2-0 win over Netherlands within the ultimate, began the second half instead of Savannah DeMelo. The People path 1-0 within the second recreation of group play.
Lavelle, who additionally got here in as a sub vs. Vietnam, has been sidelined the final couple months with a knee damage. The People are hoping that like 2019, she offers a spark on the sphere.
Minutes into the second half, Lavelle was issued a yellow card for a tough deal with on a Dutch participant.
What occurs if US loses to Netherlands, are they out of World Cup?
No have to panic simply but. The US-Netherlands recreation is simply the second of group play for the People. They’ve acquired Portugal subsequent week. The highest two groups from every group will advance to the knockout spherical — however the second place spot from Group E is a a lot harder path to the World Cup ultimate.
If Netherlands hangs on for a win tonight vs. the USWNT, that makes the sport in opposition to Portugal a should win.
USWNT trailing Netherlands 1-0 at halftime
The USWNT could not equal Netherlands within the first half of play, trailing 1-0 as groups went to the locker room. The People look all out of kinds, and the stats aren’t encouraging: The U.S. possessed the ball simply 33% of the time, in comparison with 52% for the Dutch.
The People have simply two pictures on objective, whereas Netherlands is 1-for-1 in that class.
Count on to see a number of U.S. subs within the second half.
On the spot evaluation from Wellington: USWNT loses composure after early rating
The USWNT was enjoying in addition to it has in a very long time early within the recreation. It was discovering areas, connecting passes and probing the Dutch protection, and it was working, with a few possibilities. However the People appeared to fully lose their composure after the Netherlands’ objective. They appeared tentative and disorganized, they usually have been out of sync once they did have possibilities.
That mentioned, Sophia Smith was very energetic within the closing minutes of the half. The Dutch have been manhandling her, but when she will shake them within the second half, a objective will come.
— Nancy Armour, USA TODAY Sports activities columnist
Jill Roord objective provides Netherlands early 1-0 lead on USWNT
The Netherlands took a 1-0 lead on the USWNT within the seventeenth minute after a complete lot of miscues by the People. A tough shot from Jill Roord discovered the nook of the web, simply previous Alyssa Naeher’s fingers. It was the Netherlands’ first shot of the day.
The USWNT trails in a Girls’s World Cup match for the primary time for the reason that July 10, 2011 Quarterfinal match vs Brazil, in line with ESPN.
What time is it in New Zealand?
Wellington, the place the USWNT is taking over the Netherlands, is 16 hours forward of the East Coast of the USA.
World Cup standings
It may be exhausting to maintain up with 2023 World Cup outcomes given the time distinction from the U.S., to not point out the completely different time zones throughout Australia and New Zealand. However we have you coated, and you may check the standings right here.
USWNT beginning lineup at this time
We have got the beginning lineup for the USWNT’s second group recreation of the 2023 World Cup, vs. the Netherlands, and it is the identical as the opposite night time vs. Vietnam.
Here is the total lineup:
Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher
Defenders: Crystal Dunn, Naomi Girma, Julie Ertz, Emily Fox
Midfielders: Lindsey Horan, Andi Sullivan, Savannah DeMelo
Forwards: Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman
USWNT recreation tonight
The USA play their second Group stage recreation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. They face Netherlands.
USA vs. Netherlands predictions
Nancy Armour, columnist: Will probably be one other tight and bodily recreation, as they at all times are when the USWNT and the Netherlands play. However the USWNT tends to reply when folks declare they’ve misplaced their edge on the remainder of the world, and I anticipate no completely different on this recreation. USWNT 3-0.
Lindsay Schnell, reporter: It’s time for Alex Morgan to hitch the scoring occasion, and you may anticipate the veteran ahead to do exactly that. This recreation can be a mixture of outdated and new, with each Morgan and Sophia Smith scoring — and I feel each will come on assists from Trinity Rodman. USWNT 2-1.
Is Alex Morgan enjoying tonight?
Sure, the ahead is within the USWNT’s beginning lineup, and looking out so as to add to her 121-goal complete. Morgan missed a penalty kick within the People’ opener vs. Vietnam, however she’s not burdened about it.
USWNT fits
The People wore their customized menswear-inspired “enterprise” fits once more for Recreation 2, arriving in type to Wellington Regional Stadium.
Girls’s World Cup winners
The 2023 World Cup marks simply the ninth time the occasion has taken place. (The boys’s World Cup, in the meantime, has been played since 1930.) The U.S. is looking for to grow to be the primary group, males’s or ladies’s, to win three consecutive titles. Germany, which gained in 2003 and 2007, had a chance to do that in 2011 but couldn’t pull it off. The U.S. has gained extra ladies’s World Cup titles than every other nation. Right here’s a listing of each ladies’s World Cup winner.
- 1991: United States
- 1995: Norway
- 1999: United States
- 2003: Germany
- 2007: Germany
- 2011: Japan
- 2015: United States
- 2019: United States
USWNT missed alternatives vs. Vietnam: Why you shouldn’t be involved
When Sophia Smith has two targets and an help in her first World Cup recreation, Lindsey Horan has a spotlight reel’s value of sick passes, and a roster filled with newcomers get a much-needed dose of confidence, it’s exhausting to query the outcome.
And but, that is the USA ladies’s nationwide group. Depart targets out on the sphere, because the USWNT did a number of occasions over of their 3-0 win in opposition to Vietnam on Saturday (Friday night time within the U.S.), and those watching are going to be picky.
The nice factor is, the USWNT isn’t satisfied, both.
Netherlands beginning lineup vs. USWNT
The Netherlands will be without two key pieces vs. the USWNT: Forwards Lineth Beerensteyn (ankle) and Vivianne Miedema (ACL) each began for the Dutch within the 2019 World Cup ultimate, which the U.S. gained 2-0. Many are wanting on the 2023 assembly tonight as a rematch of kinds.
Beerensteyn was injured within the Netherlands’ opening recreation vs. Portugal, a 1-0 win for the Dutch. Miedema, 26, is likely one of the greatest gamers on the planet. She tore her ACL in December.
USWNT jerseys and merch
On the lookout for official the World Cup kits worn by Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and others? We’d suggest visiting the official U.S. soccer online merch store. Our favourite merchandise is certainly the player bag clip — acquire all of them and be the envy of all your mates.
USA vs. Netherlands reside stream, find out how to watch
All 2023 World Cup matches, together with USWNT video games, will be broadcast within the U.S. by Fox, on each its most important channel and FS1. It’s additionally obtainable to stream on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports activities app. Spanish-language protection can be on Telemundo.
How outdated is Sophia Smith?
The USWNT forward, who scored twice in her World Cup debut, is 22 years outdated and turns 23 on Aug. 10.
USA ladies World Cup schedule
The People are scheduled to play two extra group video games on the next days and occasions:
USWNT watch events close to me
On the lookout for a watch occasion for the U.S. ladies’s nationwide group recreation in opposition to the Netherlands? U.S. Soccer created a handy dandy map that means that you can discover one close to wherever you’re situated. Check it out.
What number of World Cups has Alex Morgan performed in?
4. Alex Morgan has been a staple of the USWNT since her debut on a snowy day in 2010.
She scored her first objective that fall and since then, she’s scored 121 occasions for the Stars and Stripes and gained back-to-back World Cups. The Southern California native was named a captain for this year’s tournament the place the group will try and make historical past with their third straight title. — Victoria Hernandez
How Alex Morgan grew from USWNT rising star to highly effective advocate and disruptor
Most of America is aware of Alex Morgan because the USWNT’s energetic main objective scorer, No. 5 on the all-time checklist. Or as considered one of its most marketable stars: Enticing and wholesome-looking, interesting to each soccer diehards and people who don’t know the very first thing in regards to the sport.
However Morgan can also be a disruptor. Keenly conscious of the benefits her stardom has afforded her, she actively makes use of them to advocate for others.
“She deserves a ton extra credit score than she will get on this regard,” mentioned Becca Roux, government director of the USWNT Gamers Affiliation. “Lots of people speak,” Roux added. “She does a whole lot of work that folks by no means see.”
Read Nancy Armour’s full feature here.
How Naomi Girma, Sophia Smith maintain buddy, late Stanford teammate Katie Meyer in hearts
Katie Meyer’s parents joke that their daughter would have taken a airplane, a ferry, even “a skilled dolphin” to be within the stands at this World Cup, cheering on the Stanford teammates who have been so shut they have been extra like sisters than mates.
Gina and Steve Meyer are sure their daughter remains to be driving with the U.S. ladies, due to Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and different gamers utilizing the largest second of their careers to ensure Katie isn’t forgotten and nobody else has to really feel the same loss.
“It’s so heartwarming. And heartbreaking,” Gina Meyer told USA TODAY Sports activities. “We’re simply so happy with them. They didn’t must do something however to recollect their buddy, however they actually need to speak about this topic, which is often brushed beneath the rug.
“It’s such an attractive factor that this complete group jumped on board and mentioned, ‘We need to be part of this.'”
Read Nancy Armour’s full feature here.
USWNT: Why the People embrace the strain of this World Cup
It would not matter whether or not the U.S. ladies are in sweats, coaching gear or these sharp-looking Nike x Martine Rose suits they’re rocking at this World Cup.
They at all times put on a goal on their backs. They’re nicely conscious of this. And they embrace it.
“This isn’t group that does any type of resting on its laurels,” Megan Rapinoe said final month. “That is what has been the gasoline for this group at all times: To try to be the perfect. To attempt to win each single recreation, whether or not it’s in follow or really on the sphere.
“For us, it’s nearly persevering with to place our greatest foot ahead and persevering with to attempt to be dominant and be the perfect group on the planet.”
Read Nancy Armour’s full column here.
Wellington climate forecast: Windy
USA TODAY Sports activities columnist Nancy Armour is on the bottom in Wellington, New Zealand and stories that it’s very, very windy on the stadium. The temperature would possibly learn low 50s, nevertheless it feels just like the 40s. (Bear in mind, it’s winter in New Zealand.) On a optimistic be aware, there’s additionally sunshine within the forecast, which has not been the case at many different World Cup video games which were performed in Wellington the previous couple of days. Fairly a number of of these have been performed within the pouring rain.
Youngest participant on USWNT
Ahead Alyssa Thompson is eighteen years outdated. She turns 19 on Nov. 7.
USWNT World Cup roster
The 2023 World Cup roster is considered one of, if not the, most diverse in U.S. ladies’s soccer historical past. This 12 months marks a passing of the torch, as a brand new technology of soccer expertise makes its World Cup debut and tries to proceed the People’ win streak. Of the 23-player roster, 14 can be enjoying in their first World Cup. You possibly can be taught extra about each player from the U.S., in addition to among the standout worldwide stars.
- Goalkeepers: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Crimson Stars); Casey Murphy (North Carolina Braveness); Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit).
- Defenders: Alana Cook dinner (OL Reign); Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns); Emily Fox (North Carolina Braveness); Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave); Sofia Huerta (OL Reign); Kelley O’Hara (NJ/NY Gotham); Emily Sonnett (OL Reign).
- Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville); Julie Ertz (Angel Metropolis); Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon); Rose Lavelle (OL Reign); Kristie Mewis (NJ/NY Gotham); Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit); Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
- Forwards: Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave); Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign); Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit); Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns); Alyssa Thompson (Angel Metropolis); Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham).
USWNT World Cup wins
The USWNT has gained 4 World Cups total and are going for his or her third straight and fifth total.
World Cup bracket
Here’s how the 2023 World Cup bracket is set up.
What number of teams are within the Girls’s World Cup?
There are eight teams, 4 groups per group, with the highest two seeds from every group advancing to the knockout spherical. The teams are as follows:
- Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
- Group B: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Rep. of Eire
- Group C: Costa Rica, Japan, Spain, Zambia
- Group D: China, Denmark, England, Haiti
- Group E: Netherlands, Portugal, United States, Vietnam
- Group F: Brazil, France, Jamaica, Panama
- Group G: Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Sweden
- Group H: Colombia, Germany, Morocco, South Korea
The place is the 2023 World Cup being performed?
For the primary time in ladies’s World Cup historical past, the event can be hosted by two nations, Australia and New Zealand. (The 2022 males’s World Cup was hosted by Japan and South Korea and in 2026, it will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.)
Many individuals affiliate Australia and New Zealand with browsing, sandy seashores and beautiful swimming spots, all occurring in sunny climate. Nevertheless it’s winter within the southern hemisphere, which suggests temperatures will be anything but scorching.