Of course the US has depth & some of the best players in the world - but you have to remember Ellis is the coach & she has made some very odd decisions in her XI, in-game adjustments, subs, etc. So a lot of that means nothing if she doesn’t choose wisely. Which is why they often rely more on individual skill vs a side…

If it’s around 70 degrees+ out there the turf is around 120. So it’s going to be tough for every team out there I think as the games progress.

I’d hope so but Ellis’ track record shows that she loves leaving Wambach in for far too long. I feel for Morgan because it’s difficult enough returning to injury in this situation - then you add that hot turf into the mix.

While that’s true, it’s still coming back to haunt them when players don’t bother or have to retire in their early twenties because they can make more off the pitch doing something else rather than play in the NWSL - of course that’s mainly non-national players. Ella Masar discussed behind the scenes pay issues with 2…

Idk. Sweden’s defending was quite bad for me & watch how Nigeria ran right through them - especially Fischer on two of those goals. And they ran behind them quite easily.

Other countries are definitely catching up & I’m glad that’s been pointed out in various articles lately. It’s a shame Ellis & the US program don’t…

I suppose if everyone who should win their group wins it could mean a France/Germany quarter & that winner playing the US in a semi. France has looked very good in their friendlies & capable of beating anyone. I think when Louisa Necib is on your team anything is possible. Never seen a player like her & if the US…

I think both games will be fun but Sweden’s defense looked god awful vs Nigeria (I suppose Nigeria did too). Especially Fischer but in fairness Pia changed tactics & her role changed. I also hope Asllani is okay because she’s always a threat. I agree that the US absorbing pressure well is concerning. I just worry that…

Heath is one of the better 1v1 players in women’s football. We haven’t seen much 1v1/driving at the defense in this tournament but Heath can when she’s on. Ellis has to learn to get her XI’s right vs the stronger teams.

I think Oshaola is capable of scoring on virtually anyone. Even when Nigeria gives her a bad ball she can manage to make something out of it. She has the potential to give that back line the runaround. At first I was looking forward to USWNT vs Sweden but vs Nigeria might be the more interesting match. Good teams know…

Concerned about that defense and midfield imbalance against more technical sides since that W felt more like individual skill. So I don’t agree that they are just minor problems. I think they are minor problems right now but might be bigger problems down the road. Ellis should have subbed off Wambach because you have…

Oh, I see. The ~women just don’t like football~ blanket statement without any facts. Google is your friend and there to help you with youth football numbers, NWSL, European leagues, lack of funding, lack of options, investors, etc. I assume countless things you’ve never watched or looked into because sexism seems more…

lol @ missing the bigger picture.

You’re so loud and wrong and it’s hilarious. But thank you.

Women’s sports are heavily invested in? A women’s World Cup can’t even get real grass. NWSL players retire in their early twenties because they make more outside of football with the degree they earned in college. What are you even talking about?

Perhaps if the world invested more in women’s football and women’s sport in general, huh? But that’s what happens when there’s lots of catching up to do. But I suppose you’d rather it just *didn’t exist* instead.

Then don’t watch.

For a minute I thought I was watching Chelsea with the way that bus was parked. Canada can play much better but a fun end to a dull match.

I’ve been following Canada because I usually am able to catch most of their games by chance in my area. I also watched a documentary TSN did on them and their coach covered every area possible (it’s on YouTube now & super fascinating). I don’t think I’ve seen a team do this much preparation in every aspect - from…

Going to be interesting after the group stage for them for sure. One of the quarterfinals could be France vs Germany. And if the US wins their group they’d play that winner. So only Germany, France or US could make that final. Now that’s if everything goes as planed in group stages for the big teams and everything. It…