![]() Why did Daniëlle van de Donk wear a swim cap at end of USA-Netherlands game? women have gotten to the semifinals or better at every major tournament. In fact, with the exception of the 2016 Olympics, the U.S. The World Cup began in 1991, the Olympic tournament five years later, and not once has the USWNT failed to make it out of the group stage. Preferably by a large enough margin they maintain their advantage in goal differential – currently at plus-2 – over the Netherlands so they win the group and avoid the possibility of seeing England, Germany and France before the final. Given Vietnam has been outscored 5-0 in its first two games and was eliminated with its loss to Portugal, however, the chances of that are not good. There is a scenario where the Americans could lose and still advance if Vietnam beats the Netherlands and scores at least three goals. Lose, and the Americans could be going home after the group stage for the first time ever at the World Cup or Olympics. (Still confused about what offside is? Let us explain.)Īlex Morgan finds the back of the net for what would have been the go ahead goal for the but is called back □□ /cnc2xrI3Cl- FOX Soccer JUSWNT World Cup scenarios, Group E standings after draw vs Netherlandsīecause of the USWNT’s awful first half against the Netherlands on Thursday, they have to win or draw with Portugal to ensure a spot in the knockout rounds. It looked, briefly, like Alex Morgan scored a game-winner for the U.S., but the goal was called back for offside. The Dutch scored early and the Americans evened the game in the 62nd minute. Netherlands highlights: Alex Morgan almost scores game-winner And not need Horan to get in a cage match to spark it. The next challenge is for the USWNT to show this kind of grit from the opening whistle. It’s something that has to be experienced, so this game against the Netherlands was actually kind of perfect for the Americans. The USWNT is going to get pushed in the knockout rounds and is going to have to respond, and that isn’t something that can be taught in a video session or replicated in practice. We learned a few lessons from this game and now we focus on Portugal.” “It’s great for us to have this in the group stage, to feel that kind of pressure and feel such a great opponent. “We’re going to see more and more of this in the World Cup,” she added. I want to do more for my team and win these games,” Horan said. ![]() Usually I just go and I want something more. “I don’t think you ever want to get me mad, because I don’t react in a good way. That fight from Horan, and the resilience the young Americans had to show, could end up being a positive for the defending champions. women should try to make Lindsey Horan mad before every game. What a finish to level the score for the □□□ /N9Tq3eiox1- FOX Soccer July 27, 2023 There can be no letting off the gas for the Americans. That means Netherlands can only win the group by beating Vietnam in its next match and scoring three more goals than the USWNT scores against Portugal. won its opener against Vietnam 3-0, while the Dutch only beat Portugal 1-0. PortugalĮven after getting only 1 point for a tie against Netherlands, the USWNT has an edge to win Group E because of goal differential. Bookmark our World Cup schedule hub so you don’t miss a game. The USWNT concludes group play next week vs. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY Sports columnist When does the USWNT play next? Even the referee’s attempt to get the two to make nice didn’t calm Horan, who was still muttering when Rose Lavelle lined up in the corner. She had words with her Lyon teammate, and the two were pushing and shoving in the box after the USWNT was awarded a corner kick. She was clearly angry when she finally got up. ![]() Horan crumbled to the field and was down for several minutes. They appeared disorganized and tentative, showing none of the cohesion they had to start the game.īut a hard tackle by van de Donk early in the second half changed everything. The Americans looked deflated after giving up a goal in the 17th minute, the first time since the 2011 quarterfinals they have trailed in a World Cup game. The two-time defending champs can claim the top spot – and a road to the final that likely wouldn’t include England, Germany or France – by beating Portugal and maintaining their plus-2 goal differential against the Netherlands. women’s national team's hopes of winning Group E alive. ![]() 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 keeping the U.S. WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Do not make Lindsey Horan mad. ![]()
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