USWNT open 2023 World Cup as expected, no more no less
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off their 2023 World Cup campaign with a fairly comfortable 3-0 win over tournament debutants Vietnam in Auckland. Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith led the charge, scoring twice in the first half of her World Cup debut before Lindsay Horan buried the third and final goal in the 77th minute.
So, what happens next for the USMNT?
The transition from 2022 to 2023 for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) can only be described as a self-inflicted catastrophe, to put it nicely.
Dutch quality too much for eager, overwhelmed USMNT
The Netherlands tapped into their abundance of clinical quality to expose an exuberant but under-experienced USA by the score of 3-1.
Spain and Germany treat fans to one of the best 1-1 draws ever
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Brazil breaks down sturdy but vulnerable Serbia
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Clinical Portugal holds off resilient Ghana
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