USWNT Thread

[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT's Jaedyn Shaw makes history before record friendly crowd

Jaedyn Shaw, 19, became the first USWNT player to score a goal in each of her first five starts with her tally on Saturday, and the U.S. defeated Japan, 2-1 to advance to Tuesday's final of the SheBelieves Cup.

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Brazil beats Japan on penalties for third.
USWNT vs Canada in 22 minutes on TBS.

 

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USA 2-1 at 67th minute after being down 1-0 at half

 

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Canada evens it up on a cheap penalty call with 5 minutes left

 

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And it goes to a penalty shootout

 

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Stars vs. balance: USWNT overcomes perpetual problem to lift SheBelieves Cup

The USWNT lifted the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday, but questions over team selection and chemistry once again plagued the Americans.

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[Tom McAndrew]

U.S. Women’s National Team Will Play Olympic Send-Off Match, Presented by Coca-Cola on July 16 in Washington, D.C. against Costa Rica

Match Against Las Ticas Brings USWNT Back to Audi Field For Second Time in Final Match Before Heading to 2024 Summer Games in France

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[Tom McAndrew]

US and Mexico withdraw joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The United States and Mexico will instead focus on hosting the 2031 event, leaving Brazil to rival a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and Netherlands

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[Tgar]

US and Mexico withdraw joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The United States and Mexico will instead focus on hosting the 2031 event, leaving Brazil to rival a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and Netherlands

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I always question what’s to be learned from another massive event held in the USA like the 2026 WC. Can I see problems being discovered in Mexico? Sure. Here? Unless it’s a ticketing software issue etc what other country is better suited than the US to host this type event?

Brazil? Really?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I always question what’s to be learned from another massive event held in the USA like the 2026 WC. Can I see problems being discovered in Mexico? Sure. Here? Unless it’s a ticketing software issue etc what other country is better suited than the US to host this type event?

Brazil? Really?

I don't disagree with your basic premise. But FIFA likes to 1) spread the event around to different regions, and 2) make $$$$

If you look at the previous locations of the FIFA Women's World Cup by region you find:

Asia - 3 times
North/Central America - 3 times
Europe - 3 times
Oceania - 1 time (New Zealand's joint staging with Australia in 2023)
Africa - 0 times
South America - 0 times

In that context, Africa and South America should be at the top of the list for consideration.

If you look at previous locations by country, the only places with multiple staging are:

USA - 2
China - 2

I would imagine that of the two bids still on the table, that the 3 European countries would have better facilities for teams and for spectators than would Brazil. But as indicated above, that's rarely the main consideration.

 

[Tgar]

I don't disagree with your basic premise. But FIFA likes to 1) spread the event around to different regions, and 2) make $$$$

If you look at the previous locations of the FIFA Women's World Cup by region you find:

Asia - 3 times
North/Central America - 3 times
Europe - 3 times
Oceania - 1 time (New Zealand's joint staging with Australia in 2023)
Africa - 0 times
South America - 0 times

In that context, Africa and South America should be at the top of the list for consideration.

If you look at previous locations by country, the only places with multiple staging are:

USA - 2
China - 2

I would imagine that of the two bids still on the table, that the 3 European countries would have better facilities for teams and for spectators than would Brazil. But as indicated above, that's rarely the main consideration.

Thanks Tom. I figured it was along those lines as well as graft. I wish the US would promote itself more for competitions like this.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT veteran Kelly O'Hara retiring at end of 2024

Two-time Women's World Cup champion and longtime United States full-back Kelley O'Hara will retire at the conclusion of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season with NJ/NY Gotham FC, she announced on Thursday.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT, NWSL Red Stars await update on Alyssa Naeher injury

USWNT No. 1 and Chicago Red Stars starting goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher left Sunday's NWSL match with an apparent leg injury, adding to a list of injury concerns for the team with two months to go before the Olympics.

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[Tom McAndrew]

I don't disagree with your basic premise. But FIFA likes to 1) spread the event around to different regions, and 2) make $$$$

If you look at the previous locations of the FIFA Women's World Cup by region you find:

Asia - 3 times
North/Central America - 3 times
Europe - 3 times
Oceania - 1 time (New Zealand's joint staging with Australia in 2023)
Africa - 0 times
South America - 0 times

In that context, Africa and South America should be at the top of the list for consideration.

If you look at previous locations by country, the only places with multiple staging are:

USA - 2
China - 2

I would imagine that of the two bids still on the table, that the 3 European countries would have better facilities for teams and for spectators than would Brazil. But as indicated above, that's rarely the main consideration.

Ha, I pretty much called it:

FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.

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[Tom McAndrew]

Emma Hayes 'reinvigorated and re-energised' by USWNT job

Emma Hayes said she is "reinvigorated and re-energised" by the prospect of her new role as head coach of the United States women's national team after winning the Women's Super League for the seventh time in her final game as Chelsea manager.

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[Tom McAndrew]

Injured Alyssa Naeher out of Emma Hayes' 1st USWNT squad

The first USWNT roster with new head coach Emma Hayes on the sideline features three uncapped players and a handful of veterans returning from injuries -- but not longtime starting goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.

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[Tom McAndrew]

https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/05/us-soccer-announces-additions-to-us-womens-national-team-technical-staff

 

[Tom McAndrew]

From tactics to a wildly talented teenager: Emma Hayes’s USWNT in-tray

The Englishwoman will make her debut as USWNT coach this week. There is plenty to address before this summer’s Olympics

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USA 4-0 South Korea (Jun 1, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. South Korea Women's International Friendly game from June 1, 2024 on ESPN.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT player ratings vs Korea Republic: Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson make Olympic statements to open Emma Hayes era in style | Goal.com US

Emma Hayes' USWNT tenure began with a near-perfect performance on the road to the Olympics this summer.

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[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT player ratings: How did USA squad, new coach Emma Hayes look in manager's debut?

It was a positive performance for the U.S., beating South Korea 4-0 in a friendly

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USWNT vs. South Korea score: Crystal Dunn delivers for Emma Hayes as young prodigy Lily Yohannes finds net

The USWNT beat South Korea for the second time in a week

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[Tom McAndrew]

USWNT player ratings vs South Korea: Reborn Crystal Dunn and teen superstar Lily Yohannes lead Emma Hayes' new look side to second-straight win | Goal.com US

Emma Hayes again had the U.S. women's national team playing some free-flowing soccer in her second pre-Paris Olympics warmup match against South Korea

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[Tom McAndrew]

What we learned from the start of USWNT’s Hayes era: youth gets its chance (for now)

Emma Hayes led the US to a pair of convincing wins over South Korea in her first two games as national team coach. There was plenty to digest

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[Tom McAndrew]

PSU WSOC alums Sam Coffey and Alyssa Naeher make the USA WSOC Olympic squad:

https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/06/emma-hayes-names-uswnt-roster-for-the-2024-paris-olympics

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Alex Morgan USWNT roster snub, explained: Why exclusion shows national team is serious about moving on | Sporting News

The United States women's national team will field one of its youngest rosters ever for the 2024 Olympic Games with new coach Emma Hayes making some tough decisions about veteran players.

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Alex Morgan off USA Olympic women's soccer team as era ends

Alex Morgan who has represented the United States at every Olympics since 2008, was not included on the women's team roster released Tuesday for the Paris Games.

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USA women's soccer Olympic roster: USWNT star Alex Morgan to miss tourney for first time since 2008

The squad includes nine first-time Olympians, and three veterans headed for their third straight games

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Sam Coffey makes the U.S. women’s soccer Olympic team, but Alex Morgan doesn’t

Coffey, a Penn State product, is headed to her first major tournament after narrowly missing last year's World Cup. Morgan's omission is the biggest call made by manager Emma Hayes.

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[LionJim]

I was reading an explanation of why Morgan wasn’t picked: she only plays one position and her scoring ability has cratered. Her response was professional and totally appropriate, nothing to see here folks.