Before Chile's World Cup match against USA, what do you know about the Women's National Soccer Team? Here are three facts you should know: Who's Christiane Endler, goalkeeper? How many players will be in the starting eleven? How many players will comprise the starting eleven How about the FIFA and USWNT controversies? Continue reading to find out more.
U.S. women’s national soccer team takes on Chile
The U.S. women's national soccer team vs. Chile is an interesting matchup. Both sides met in fall 2018 and both games ended with a USA victory. The United States is also defending champion in Women's World Cup. It's expected that Chile will face a tough test. Each team has good players, but the U.S. team overall is stronger.
Goalkeeper Christiane Endler
In Tuesday's World Cup opener, Chile was dominated by the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) 2-0. Carli Lloyd scored twice and Julie Ertz added a single, and the USWNT is now 3-0-0 all-time against Chile. The USWNT is leading Group F in goal differential and will be facing Sweden on Thursday. The USWNT has a strong chance of winning the match.
Start lineup
Which players are to be started in the Women's Soccer USA against Chile match? The United States will be trying to keep their unbeaten group stage record, but a victory over Chile could make a difference for their Olympic hopes. Current fourth in the world, the U.S. is currently fourth after winning 20 of its 38 matches. They defeated Sweden 66 to 38 in their last match. They dominated possession and scored in halftime, but only 28% of the match saw them touch the ball. The USA did not slow down despite starting the match with seven stars. Carli Lloyd scored two goals and missed a third.
Disputes between USWNT and FIFA
While the U.S. soccer dispute with FIFA has been simmering over time, it is finally coming up to a head. On International Women's Day in April, four months prior to the Women's World Cup began, a lawsuit was filed against U.S. soccer stars claiming gender discrimination. Players claim they get less money than men and aren't given equal working conditions.
Players in the team who have received 200 caps or greater
Becky Sauerbrunn has reached 200 caps and will be the 12th player in USWNT history to do so. She will also become the fourth defender to reach this mark. She will be the fourth defender to achieve this feat, just a few short months after the Dutch captain. Two years ago, a certain player commanded the U.S. National Team for the first time since she celebrated her 100th cap.
Endler's denial to Press
Christen Press teed Lindsey Horan to the U.S. goal. However, Endler emerged from her goal and denied her tapin. Press's strike could have given Chile the lead but Endler made a remarkable save. She is gifted with a unique instinct and can make stunning saves. It was the game's highlight, with the save in the final 68 minutes.