The USWNT is set to take on Wales as a tune-up for the World Cup, and it’s a solid opponent to be taking on weeks before the competition. After seeing how the USWNT fared against Ireland, expect Wales to be just as physical. Let’s break down the matchup and preview the USWNT vs. Wales.
USWNT vs. Wales, Sunday: July 9, 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT, TNT
The USWNT will have a strong lineup regardless of who they start, but here’s a projection of who could start.
GK: Alyssa Naeher, RB: Emily Fox, CBs: Alana Cook, Naomi Girma, LB: Crystal Dunn (possibly Kelley O’Hara)
RM: Rose Lavelle, CM: Andi Sullivan (possibly Julie Ertz), LM: Lindsey Horan
RW: Sophia Smith, ST: Alex Morgan, LW: Trinity Rodman (possibly Lynn Williams)
That’s the lineup that Vlatko Andonovski used the most before naming the official roster, and it’d be surprising to see him deviate from that now. The players in parentheses could start, but it’s more likely they’ll come off the bench as subs in the second half. The biggest miss is Becky Sauerbrunn not being able to make it due to injury, but Alana Cook and Naomi Girma should be more than ready to hold it down together.
We know what the USWNT can do in attack. They have speed on the wings and the perfect striker upfront. The biggest question…
