AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States women’s national team needed only to avoid defeat against Portugal to advance to the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup. They did that, but at the bare minimum with a 0-0 draw and a performance that was far from inspiring from the reigning champions.
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Vlatko Andonovski, 4 — In his prematch news conference, the U.S. coach said he doesn’t read or listen to any of the media coverage surrounding the team, but it feels like he got word that everyone was clamoring for Lynn Williams to start. She was bright in getting into the box and finding chances, but she suffered from the…
