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us vs. columbia, next up: china

6/22/2015

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The 2015 Women's World Cup
US vs. Columbia

Featured also at Cardinal Publishers Group, June 2015

The US wins 2-0, getting past Columbia as expected but as the team prepares for a strong China side, there are still questions. Julie Foudy, speaking on the ESPN Freddie Coleman Show said, “Get stuck in,” with a laugh, responding to his question on how the US can defeat China on Friday in the Quarterfinal match. The echo chamber is more or less: “There needs to be more cohesive play; There needs to be more aggressive tackling; Better chemistry; More offense.” All this is true as the squad is not playing the best soccer, but they’re moving on. In similar fashion to the men’s Brazilian team last summer in 2014, they’re getting by, however it’s not very eye pleasing. The problem is, on paper, they have great talent. There are moments when the talent is clearly on display. The players have the skill and commitment, but there’s a quality lacking that’s holding them back from really getting things into high gear. There’s a lot of pressure on the team, particularly in the showdown with China: the rematch of 1999, when the best team in US women’s history, led by Akers and Hamm, were full throttle. The US should win, but enthusiastic fans are hoping for a thrilling show, which the team is more than capable of. 

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Brian
6/22/2015 02:55:17 pm

China should be a push over! Go US!

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michelle
6/25/2015 10:13:15 am

go u.s., 3-0 against china!

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