We’re moments away from the USWNT kicking off their World Cup title defense in Group F action against Thailand. Can the USA conquer the women’s soccer world once again and capture their fourth world championship? Their journey begins right now in Reims.
Women’s World Cup: USWNT vs Thailand
- Date: Tuesday, June 11
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX, Telemundo
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Jill Ellis’ side enters the tournament as co-favorites alongside the hosts France. They would undoubtedly be sole favorites if not for a slip-up in the SheBelieves Cup on home soil in March. The US Women’s National Team faltered and allowed England to win that tournament, leaving some doubt in the minds of experts ahead of this World Cup. Despite that failure, they enter in good form, having won six in a row.
US Lineup: Morgan, Rapinoe, Heath, Lavelle, Horan, Mewis, Dunn, Ertz, Dahlkemper, O’Hara, Naeher
The strength of the USA lies within its depth and well-roundedness. While Alex Morgan is their leading scorer, they aren’t over-reliant on her production. They have plenty of difference makers capable of having a huge impact on any match. From Tobin Heath to Sam Mewis to Megan Rapinoe, the list is very long and includes both USWNT vets and newcomers.
This opening match against Thailand should be nothing more than a statement game for the US Women. Their opponents are a 2000-1 underdog to win the tournament, the longest odds of any team in the field. This will be a great chance to build some momentum heading into their more difficult games to come.
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