What do you know so far about the Women's National Soccer Team of Chile (USWNT), before the upcoming World Cup match with the USA? Three things you need to know: Christiane Endler is the goalkeeper What is the starting lineup of players? What number of players will make it into the starting eleven? How about the FIFA/USWNT conflict? Continue reading for more information.
U.S. women’s national soccer teams vs. Chile
It is an intriguing matchup between the U.S. women’s national soccer team and Chile. Both sides met in fall 2018 and both games ended with a USA victory. The United States is also the defending Women's World Cup champion so Chile will be a tough opponent. Both teams have good players, but the U.S. has the better overall team.
Christiane Endler is goalkeeper
In their World Cup opener, the United States Women's National Team defeated Chile 2-0. Carli Lloyd and Julie Ertz each scored two goals, making the USWNT now 3-0-0 against Chile. The USWNT leads the Group F with a goal differential of 1.0 and will face Sweden this Thursday. The USWNT has a strong chance of winning the match.
Start lineup
Which players should be starting in the Women's Soccer USA game against Chile? The United States will look to continue their unbeaten streak in the group stage but a win against Chile could be vital for their Olympic dreams. The United States is currently ranked fourth worldwide and has won 20 out of 38 matches. They defeated Sweden 66 to 38 in their last match. Although they were in control of possession and scored the first half, only 28% saw the ball. The USA didn't slow down even though they started the match without seven stars. Carli Lloyd was able to score two goals and miss a third.
Disputes between USWNT and FIFA
Although the dispute between U.S. Soccer and FIFA has been simmering for some time, it is now coming to an end. A lawsuit was filed for the benefit of U.S. football players four months before Women's World Cup. Players claim that they are paid less than men and are not given equal working conditions.
The team has players who have at least 200 caps
Becky Sauerbrunn has reached 200 caps and will be the 12th player in USWNT history to do so. She will also make history as the fourth defender ever to reach this milestone. This feat will be achieved just a few months following the Dutch captain's achievement. This feat comes two years after a player had captained the U.S. team for the first-time since her 100th cap celebration.
Endler's denial to Press
Christen Press set Lindsey Horan up for the U.S. goal. But Endler came out from her goal and denied her tap in. Press's strike could have given Chile the lead but Endler made a remarkable save. Endler is known for her exceptional instincts and ability to make incredible saves. The game's highlight was the 68th-minute save.