Wow, shocked by that opening game. Sweden looked faster and more aggressive the entire game. The US was very disappointing when it came to possession. This makes both New Zealand and Australia must win games to get out of group play.
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New Zealand shouldn't be an issue. Australia can be tough at times. I'm hoping it was jet lag. And the US may actually suffer from the lack of fans at the games.Wow, shocked by that opening game. Sweden looked faster and more aggressive the entire game. The US was very disappointing when it came to possession. This makes both New Zealand and Australia must win games to get out of group play.
And the US also had 4 goals called back due to offside. One was not and offside and I am shocked they didn't go to VAR to review. The US' defense is pretty much the same it has been for the last two years including the WC winners. I think Rapinoe's pace and ability to cross the ball and switch field is something the US relies on to help keep pressure on teams' backlines. Without her on the field vs Sweden, the Swedish defenders could cheat. Mewis and Horan don't present the same issues up top. I think the US' best top line has Press at the 9 with Rapinoe and Heath at the 7 and 11. And Rose Lavelle needs to be involved as much as possible.Better showing today against New Zealand but the D is still shakier than I would like to see. It will be interesting to see what lineup we field against the Aussies. Whether you like her or not the US offense seems a lot better with Rapinoe on the field.