It’s the best week of the summer; the Olympics are starting! The USWNT kicks off against Zambia on Thursday and other matches throughout the day and on Sunday. The NWSL’s Summer Cup featuring NWSL and Liga MX teams is off to the races, and much more. Keep reading for this week’s women’s soccer news roundup!
High of the Weekend
Our Olympic dream begins in THREE DAYS! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸#USWNT x @Visa pic.twitter.com/SaZddJPfjv
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 22, 2024
IT’S OLYMPIC WEEK! Mark your calendars because it all starts on Thursday. The USWNT takes on Zambia at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT. They’ll face off against Germany and Australia later in the group stage.
While the USWNT are certainly still favorites to go far in the tournament, concerns have been mounting over the team’s ability, especially after their 0-0 draw against Costa Rica. The team had 80% possession and 26 shots but were unable to convert any into goals. The match was extremely hot–the game took place in DC, where the temperature reached a high of 103, meaning it was even hotter on the field–which could have affected the team’s play. But, overall, if the USWNT wants to succeed at the Olympics, we’ll need to see some of those chances finished.
