The USWNT is gearing up for the Olympics with two crucial tune-up matches against familiar foes in CONCACAF. The first is with Mexico, who isn’t in the best run of form; they’re winless in their last five matches. On the flip side, the USWNT is full of confidence under new manager Emma Hayes, who had dominant wins over South Korea in their recent friendlies. Here’s a preview of what to expect for the USWNT vs. Mexico.
USWNT vs. Mexico: Saturday, June 13 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT, TNT, TruTV, Universo
The most significant question mark surrounding this game is how Emma Hayes will choose to line up and play against Mexico. Either Hayes will pick the best possible lineup for the first team and treat it with the same intensity as if it were the first group stage game, or she’ll give a few players from the second team a chance to start.
Based on Mexico’s form, it’s something that Hayes could consider an excellent opportunity to give players like Jaedyn Shaw or Korbin Albert some meaningful minutes. The USWNT’s record is 40-1-1 all-time; such dominance suggests that whatever lineup Hayes chooses, the team will surely get a win.
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