Man, that was a tough one. The USWNT fell short against Spain today, with our fightback coming up short after a brutal start saw Spain score two goals in the opening 14 minutes. You just hate to see it.
Early Lapses Proved Costly
Spain struck quick, with Guijarro and Navarro netting goals in the opening 14 minutes. Our midfield and defense? They got exposed, plain and simple. It wasn’t the kind of defensive showing you want against the top-ranked team in the world. To compound the frustration, the US had a chance to get back in it, but Yohannes missed a penalty kick. That’s a gut punch when you’re trying to claw your way back.
World Cup Prep Is Already Heating Up
Look, we all know these two are probably gonna meet again in Brazil for the World Cup in less than a year. Spain’s the top dog, #1 in FIFA for 60 weeks, defending champions. We’re right behind them at #2, fresh off that 2024 Paris Olympics gold. Yeah, both teams are banged up, missing key players to injuries for these friendlies. And the World Cup in Brazil is still 258 days off. Spain’s already locked in their spot. We, on the other hand, still gotta qualify through a regional tournament that kicks off next month. This match, even with the caveats, shows what we’re up against. We’ve got to clean things up before that tournament.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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