What are your thoughts on the Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT), ahead of Chile's World Cup game against the USA in September? Three things you should know: Who are Christiane Endler's Goalkeeper? How many players will be in the starting eleven? How many players will comprise the starting eleven What about the FIFA vs USWNT dispute? Read on for more information.
U.S. women's national soccer team vs. Chile
The U.S. women's national soccer team vs. Chile is an interesting matchup. The two teams met once before in fall 2018, with both ending in a USA win. The United States is the defending champion of the Women's World Cup. Chile will likely face a difficult test. Each team has good players, but the U.S. team overall is stronger.
Christiane Endler, goalkeeper
The United States Women's National Team dominated Chile 2-0 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday night. Carli Lloyd scored twice and Julie Ertz added a single, and the USWNT is now 3-0-0 all-time against Chile. The USWNT leads the Group F with a goal differential of 1.0 and will face Sweden this Thursday. The USWNT is the favorite to win this match, and they will be trying to continue their winning streak.
Start lineup
Which players should be starting in the Women's Soccer USA game against Chile? The United States will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the group stage, but a win over Chile could prove vital for their Olympic hopes. The U.S. is currently ranked 4th in the world and has won 20 matches. Their last match was a 66-38 victory over Sweden. Although they had a dominant possession advantage and scored in the first period, they saw the ball only 28%. The USA didn't slow down even though they started the match without seven stars. Carli Lloyd scored 2 goals, and missed a 3rd.
Disputes between FIFA & USWNT
While the U.S. soccer dispute with FIFA has been simmering over time, it is finally coming up to a head. A lawsuit was filed by U.S. soccer players on International Women's Day four months before the Women's World Cup. Players claim that they are paid less than men and are not given equal working conditions.
Players who have 200 caps or more
Becky Sauerbrunn has reached 200 caps and will be the 12th player in USWNT history to do so. She will also make history as the fourth defender ever to reach this milestone. This feat will be achieved just a few months following the Dutch captain's achievement. She is two years away from the moment when a certain player was able to captained the U.S. nation team for her 100th cap celebration.
Endler's denial regarding Press
Christen Press teed Lindsey Horan to the U.S. goal. However, Endler emerged from her goal and denied her tapin. Press's strike would have given Chile the lead, but Endler made a world-class save. She has an extraordinary instinct and is capable of making incredible saves. It was the game's highlight, with the save in the final 68 minutes.