The USWNT’s two matches against Ireland can accurately be described as bittersweet. There were some great moments across the two matches, with one tragic event that stunned everyone. There’s a lot to unpack from what could’ve been the last time we see the USWNT before the World Cup. Let’s recap all the madness from the two friendlies between the USWNT and Ireland.
USWNT vs. Ireland Game 1
The first half of the first match was going swimmingly for the USWNT. Ireland sat back and looked to defend while trying to catch the United States on the counter. The Irish executed their game plan fairly well. They made the game physical, always putting a body on every USWNT player when given an opportunity. Plus, when they did counter, they looked like a threat to score. If you’re an Ireland fan, you’re probably thrilled about how the team looked against a team like the USWNT.
However, the fact that Ireland was sitting so far back allowed the USWNT to score their first goal. Emily Fox came from a deeper, defensive position and was able to use some of the space given to her because Ireland was parking the bus. Fox received the ball, took a quick touch, and fired the shot home from long range, a great way to score her first international goal.
Emily Fox with her FIRST…
