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Portugal achieved its first victory over the US women's team with a 2-1 win, marking a historic moment, while the US team, after a long layoff, struggled but celebrated Alex Morgan's farewell in her final game for the national team.
Atlanta set a new record for tickets sold and distributed for a U.S. women’s soccer friendly match with an attendance of 50,644 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, surpassing the previous record of 49,504. The U.S. defeated Japan 2-1 in the first game of the SheBelieves Cup double-header, with Atlanta United leading MLS in attendance for the past seven seasons and holding various attendance records.
The United States women's soccer team bounced back from a shocking loss to Mexico with a 3-0 win over Colombia in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup quarterfinals. Goals from Jenna Nighswonger, Jaedyn Shaw, and Lindsey Horan secured the victory, propelling the US to the semifinals where they will face Canada. The match was physical, with seven yellow cards shown, but the US displayed toughness and talent to advance in the tournament.
After the US women's soccer team's disappointing performance in the recent World Cup, Vlatko Andonovski's future as the team's manager is uncertain. Possible replacements include Sarina Wiegman, the current manager of England's national team, and Laura Harvey, the coach of OL Reign. Other candidates on the shortlist include Tony Gustavsson, the Australian coach, Casey Stoney, former captain of the English national team, and longshots Margueritte Aozasa, Jitka Klimkova, and Jill Ellis. The decision on Andonovski's future and a potential replacement could be announced soon.
Despite the early exit of the US women's soccer team from the Women's World Cup, the influence of the United States on other competing nations is evident, with many players born or raised in America representing other teams. This trend is a result of the US women's team's historical dominance and the country's strong female soccer development, which has created an abundance of talented players. In contrast, the US men's team has struggled to compete globally, leading to an influx of athletes born or raised overseas joining the team. The disparity in talent and performance between the US men's and women's teams has resulted in an "inverse path of migration and citizenship options."
The U.S. women's national soccer team experienced a shocking and early exit from the World Cup, losing to Sweden on penalty kicks after a scoreless draw. The players and fans alike were left devastated and in disbelief, as the team's dominance in the sport seemed to be a thing of the past. Despite the disappointment, dedicated fans traveled across the globe to support the team, enduring travel nightmares and sleep deprivation. The loss marked a significant moment for U.S. soccer, highlighting the end of an era and the need for reflection and rebuilding.
Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, defeated a US Women's Soccer team 12-0 at The Soccer Tournament in North Carolina. The US team was made up of former, current, and guest players, including retired midfielders Heather O'Reilly and Lori Lindsey. Wrexham had 39 opportunities and converted 12 of them into goals. The US team had five shots on target but failed to score. The ladies didn't seem upset after the game and had fun. The winner of the tournament will take home a million-dollar prize.