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Gotham FC’s 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit at Citi Field drew 42,175 fans—the second-largest crowd in NWSL history and the biggest ever for a women’s game in New York City—highlighting the league’s rapid growth, marquee signings like Kerr, and ongoing growing pains such as hydration breaks amid poor air quality, as Gotham eyes a 2028 move to New York.
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Emma Hayes announced a 25-player training camp roster for upcoming matches against Ireland and Canada, featuring mostly NWSL players, with Rose Lavelle returning after injury and four players earning their first call-ups, emphasizing player development and team readiness.
Rose Lavelle returns to the USWNT after six months for upcoming summer friendlies against Ireland and Canada, as coach Emma Hayes emphasizes player development and rest for European-based players, with a roster featuring mostly domestic talent and several first-time call-ups.
The U.S. women's national team's final friendly before the Olympics ended in a scoreless draw against Costa Rica, with field conditions at Audi Field in D.C. playing a significant role. Midfielder Rose Lavelle was sidelined due to muscle tightness, and the pitch, which had seen heavy use and was scheduled for replacement, was notably bumpy and uneven. Despite the challenging conditions, head coach Emma Hayes and players emphasized that the field was not an excuse for their performance.
The USWNT will face Korea Republic with a starting lineup featuring nine different players from their previous match, including Rose Lavelle earning her 100th cap and Lindsey Horan making her team-leading ninth start of 2024. The match will be broadcast on multiple platforms, with kickoff at 8:07 p.m. ET.
The United States women's national team (USWNT) is facing attacking struggles in the World Cup, highlighting the need for more players like Rose Lavelle who possess creativity and vision. The current system of identifying and developing talent in US soccer prioritizes physicality and athleticism, leaving little room for players with Lavelle's skill set. The youth soccer system in the country is fragmented and expensive, hindering the development of a diverse set of players. U.S. Soccer must reevaluate its approach and find more players like Lavelle to revive the struggling USWNT attack.
Rose Lavelle, one of the United States' top players, received a yellow card in the match against Portugal and will be suspended for the team's next game if they advance to the Round of 16. Lavelle's suspension comes as a result of accumulating two yellow cards in the tournament. Despite coming off the bench, Lavelle has made a significant impact on the field, assisting in a goal against the Netherlands. The United States tied Portugal 0-0 but secured a spot in the Round of 16 as the second-place finisher in Group E. They will face the winner of Group G, likely to be Sweden, on Sunday.
The United States women's national team is projected to make some changes to their starting lineup for their final group match against Portugal. Coach Vlatko Andonovski may give more playing time to Rose Lavelle and Lynn Williams, who have been underutilized so far. The defensive backline is expected to remain the same, with Julie Ertz and Naomi Girma impressing as the center back duo. The USWNT aims to secure a win or draw to advance to the knockout rounds.
Rose Lavelle, known for her iconic goal in the 2019 Women's World Cup final, remains humble and unchanged despite the fame and expectations that followed. As a key player for the USWNT, Lavelle's presence on and off the field is crucial to the team's success. While her game has steadily improved, she maintains her dry sense of humor and comedic timing, endearing her to teammates. Lavelle is expected to start in the upcoming World Cup rematch against the Netherlands, focusing on the present and aiming for new achievements rather than dwelling on past successes.
The USWNT's starting lineup for their Women's World Cup opener against Vietnam includes Julie Ertz at center back, a surprise decision to start Savannah DeMelo in midfield, and a cautious approach with Rose Lavelle and Megan Rapinoe, who have been dealing with injuries. Ertz, who recently returned to play after a long absence, is expected to be a key player for the team.
U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has announced that Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle will have their minutes managed at the start of the Women's World Cup, while Julie Ertz is fully fit to play. Both Rapinoe and Lavelle have been recovering from injuries but are now medically cleared to play. Andonovski stated that their minutes will gradually increase as the tournament progresses. The USWNT's first match is against Vietnam on Saturday.
Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, key players for the US women's national soccer team, addressed their injury concerns ahead of the World Cup. Rapinoe described her injury as minor and expressed confidence in her recovery, while Lavelle admitted frustration but remains hopeful to be fit for the tournament. The team has already ruled out several players due to injuries, including Mallory Swanson, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Catarina Macario. The US team will continue preparations before their first match against Vietnam on July 22.