SAN DIEGO — With the backdrop of a sunny Southern California afternoon, the future undoubtedly looked bright for the United States women’s national team on Sunday.
Days after taking part in a frigid 0-0 draw against Colombia in Utah earlier in the week, the USWNT bounced back in their rematch with a 3-0 result that was guided by the youthful influence of under-23 players such as goal-scorers Jaedyn Shaw and Mia Fishel, as well as a late impact from Alyssa Thompson.
The victory in front of a vocal 16,200+ at Snapdragon Stadium, and most importantly the performances from their next generation of stars, provided much-needed optimism in the latest international window. The USA were inefficient in attack in Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Las Cafeteras. The same could be said during the early stages of Sunday’s rematch.
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With only two changes for field players in the starting XI, the USWNT’s game plan was once again reflective of the ponderous and unimaginative issues that plagued the U.S. at the Women’s World Cup. Despite a wealth of possession and a home-crowd advantage in San Diego, the U.S. struggled to capitalize on their chances, highlighting a lingering summer hangover that had yet to be dealt with.
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