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On Tuesday, July 16, the U.S. women’s national team will take on “Las Ticas” of Costa Rica for its final tune-up before the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The match, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, will be the USWNT’s last chance to test out its 18-person roster and answer any lingering internal questions before the international tournament kicks off.
The Ticas won’t be a terribly heavy opponent for the USWNT; they are currently ranked 44th in the world by FIFA and in the 17 total times the two sides have met, the U.S. has won each competition. But, as the USWNT learned the hard way, through disappointing losses against both high- and low-ranked teams over the past few years, no opponent should be underestimated.
Recent successes under new head coach Emma Hayes, however, including a win against Mexico on Saturday, July 13, have helped the U.S. feel confident heading into the Olympic games. With this in mind, what can fans expect from the USWNT on Tuesday…
