The United States Women’s National team is 90 minutes away from punching its ticket to the 2020 Summer Olympics. Standing in the team’s way is a meeting with Mexico in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Olympic qualifier. The first step for the back-to-back world champs adding a gold medal to their collection is getting past their North American rivals.
USWNT vs. Mexico
- When: Friday, February 7
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
As you’d expect, the U.S. waltzed effortlessly through the group stage, winning its three matches with a combined score of 18-0. Lindsey Horan led the way for the Americans with five goals, while Christen Press followed closely with four.
Mexico finished as runner-ups in Group B behind Canada. The country won its first two matches before falling 2-0 to Canada. Club Tijuana forward Renae Nicole Cuéllar scored four goals in the three matches to earn them a spot in this crucial semifinal.
Historically, the U.S. has held a massive advantage over Mexico in official women’s competitions. The USWNT will go into this match as heavy favorites. However, it’s not a foregone conclusion. Mexico beat the U.S. in 2011 World Cup qualifying to force the team into a playoff. While all signs point to an easy pathway to Tokyo, the Americans must not take their place for granted.
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