The USWNT took on Wales in an important match to prepare for the World Cup. I mentioned in the preview that this would be a good test and that prediction was accurate. For most of the match, Wales stood tall and kept the match scoreless, but a young USWNT star would be the difference in the game. Let’s recap what happened between the USWNT and Wales.
USWNT vs. Wales Recap
As expected, Wales slowed the match down as much as possible to disrupt the USWNT’s tempo and rhythm. The one thing I did not see coming was the starting lineup. Ashley Sanchez and Alyssa Thompson started the game with the United States making five subs. Trinity Rodman, Lynn Williams, Emily Sonnett, Sofia Huerta, and Kristie Mewis all came on, indicating any one of them could get minutes during the group and knockout stages.
For 75 minutes, Wales did the job defensively, and it seemed like they would secure the 0-0 draw. Jess Fishlock was out after picking up an injury in her last NWSL match, and it showed. The Dragons only mustered two shots the entire match, with none on target.
For the USWNT, this was a great way to simulate a specific situation they may encounter in the World Cup. In a game where no one can score, someone has to step up and create something out of nothing.
In this case,…
