The United States Women’s National Team start off their Olympic sendoff series this afternoon when they take on Mexico in a friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The USWNT will have some pageantry at the match as they honor the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Women’s World Cup team that won it all on home soil, inspiring a nation.
The USWNT have their Olympic roster, and it’s clear that each player on the team is focused on bringing home a gold medal. This afternoon’s match marks just the 3rd match with Emma Hayes in permanent charge of the team, and she will be seeing which combinations and formations will be something to utilize when the team heads to France. With 22 players headed to France, we are certain to see some new combinations as things are tested for the Olympic tournament.
They face a Mexico team that they should pay close attention to this afternoon. The last time these two teams met was in the group stage finale at the Concacaf W Gold Cup, where Mexico beat the United States 2-0 in what was a shocking upset and what many considered a breakout match for La Tri. Mexico will be looking to spoil the party, and they will play fierce and give the USWNT a run for their money. However, with the 99ers in attendance, the USWNT will hope they can channel that inspiration into sound play that they can use to win.
USWNT Lineups
United States lineup:
Mexico lineup:
How to Watch
USWNT vs. Mexico
Advertised Kick-off Time: 3:30pm Eastern, 12:30pm Pacific
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Harrison
Available TV: TNT (English), TruTV (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
Available streaming: Max (English), Peacock (Spanish), FuboTV (Free Trial)
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