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USWNT review: The kids are alright but concerns over chemistry and aerial ability remain

The US started off badly with a loss to Portugal, recovered a bit with a win against the same team, and finished with a romp over New ZealandMore than three months after their last match, the US women’s national team returned to the pitch in October, playing three games with varied results. In the first, an impressive Portugal broke down the Americans in a 2-1 win for the visitors. Emma Hayes played an almost entirely different, much younger lineup in the rematch, and the Americans returned the favor, 3-1. A somehow even younger lineup in the third game steamrolled a limp New Zealand, 6-0. The Portugal games offered many lessons; the Football Ferns were less scary than 11 jack-o’-lanterns would be, so that third match was more of a fun romp than a true test.Here are some takeaways from the window: Continue reading...

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