USWNT's Struggles in Draw vs. Portugal Raise Doubts

The United States women's national team (USWNT) struggled in a lackluster 0-0 draw against Portugal in the Women's World Cup, needing only to avoid defeat to advance to the knockout phase. The USWNT lacked a cohesive game plan and relied on individual moments to decide the match. Manager Vlatko Andonovski received a rating of 4, with concerns about the team's finishing and lack of a game plan. Player ratings ranged from 3 to 6, with Alyssa Naeher making a crucial save in stoppage time to deny Portugal a winning goal.