The USWNT and Ireland will square off in two key friendlies before the World Cup this summer. There’s still a chance that either team could schedule more matches to give the coaching staff more chances to evaluate the system and players within it. But as of now, these are the last scheduled games before the World Cup. Considering the USWNT’s current roster and who we could still see return, this is a big deal. Here’s a preview of the USWNT’s friendlies versus Ireland.
The Return of a Key Midfielder
The biggest question mark has been looming over the USWNT for the last year and a half; who will play the No. 6? Up until this point, no one has been able to play that role well enough to where they can be counted on in the World Cup. That’s when news broke of Julie Ertz’s return to the USWNT.
“Having a new perspective has given me a new drive.” – @julieertz pic.twitter.com/TnZL71kVBZ
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 4, 2023
To see her still have her love for the game and come back with a fresh perspective has to be exciting for her and for all of us to get the opportunity to watch her again.
After seeing what Crystal Dunn did in the NWSL playoffs last year for the Portland Thorns since returning from her pregnancy, there’s no…
