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Post by longsuffering on Aug 6, 2023 13:31:17 GMT -5
CNN analyst Frank DiLappa said team veterans lost a step and the younger players were improving with each game but didn't quite have enough experience and confidence yet. He said they should be more ready for the 2024 Olympics and 2027 World Cup. Sounds reasonable.
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Post by hcpride on Aug 6, 2023 14:11:02 GMT -5
Lots of questions regarding roster selection, injuries, focus, coaching, and (of course) talent. At the same time, there are now many skilled and well-coached national women’s teams out there.
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Post by longsuffering on Aug 6, 2023 15:10:12 GMT -5
The U.S. being the media capital of the world may have increased attention and $ on the women's game. Much of the rest of the world is soccer crazy so they might not give the U.S. that credit.
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Post by timholycross on Aug 7, 2023 7:33:09 GMT -5
Couldn't finish. For the most part dominated the game.
And two chances to win it- both Rapinoe and Smith missed the net.
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Post by bfoley82 on Aug 7, 2023 7:57:12 GMT -5
The USWNT U-20 squad has not finished in the top 3 in that World Cup since 2012. That is four straight tournaments since the 2020 competition wasn't held so I think the lack of development of USA soccer at the youth level and with the pay for play is now coming back to hurt the USA as other countries are now putting money into their national teams.
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Post by lou on Aug 7, 2023 8:17:17 GMT -5
...and the keeper for Sweden was outstanding
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Post by hchoops on Aug 7, 2023 8:49:37 GMT -5
Did you get up to watch live ?
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Post by alum on Aug 7, 2023 9:40:08 GMT -5
Did you get up to watch live ? I watched the last five minutes of the first half and the whole second half, plus OT and penalties. US had the better of the play for most of it, but just couldn't get it done. There is plenty of young talent on this team but in the end, you need one or two out of this world players who can finish from anywhere if you want to dominate. Otherwise, you are just hoping for set pieces that turn out perfectly or for someone to get fouled inside the box. And I agree the Swedish goalie was outstanding. |
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Post by lou on Aug 7, 2023 9:53:48 GMT -5
Did you get up to watch live ? No, but the match was available on one of the cable sports channels |
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Post by bfoley82 on Aug 10, 2023 10:50:03 GMT -5
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