The United States vs. Sweden matchup is imminent and both teams are ready for a fierce contest. At the 2016 Olympics, the U.S. claimed the silver gold medal. The USWNT was trailing for the first-time under Andonvoski, when they played to a draw of 1-1 in April. There will be a lot of players from Sweden in the lineup that could present problems for the U.S.
United States vs Sweden
The United States still haven't beaten Sweden, but they made the match interesting by scoring goals in the first period. Carli Lloyd (Christen Press) scored a goal each, while Anna Anvegard (Sweden) scored two goals. Both have been selected for the Olympic squad. They have combined for eight goals in 19 matches.
Morgan Brian
The United States women's soccer team has started the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Sweden. The Americans played the match with an aggressive attacking strategy, with their focus in the Swedish half. They pressed hard in the midfield and created some excellent chances, including two in the first half. But the Americans' game isn't over. Morgan Brian was hurt during the first quarter when she attempted to challenge a Swedish player and fell. Anna-Marie Keighley was the goalkeeper for Sweden.
Tierna Davidson
At 4:30 AM, the USA vs. Sweden match will air live on Telemundo and USA Network. ET. A replay will be available on NBCSN at 8:30 a.m. ET. You can also stream it on fuboTV.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Jonathan Lekkerimaki is a talented winger who projects to be a top-six forward in the NHL. He is a strong skater and has excellent vision. Lekkerimaki is a top scorer at the World Under-18 Championship in Sweden last spring. He recently scored against Canada. The game was not televised, but a jumbotron replay of his goal was aired.
Tierna Davidson's World Cup debut
Davidson, who plays professionally with the Chicago Red Stars made her World Cup debut 16 month after they were crowned World Cup champions. The squad was fortunate to have Davidson as a member of their Women's National Team.
Stina Blackstenius
Stina Blackstenius scored twice for Sweden in their first game against the U.S., putting the US on the back foot. Although her first goal was luck, she was also an integral part of the dominating Swedish effort. Sweden is the world champions. The country knocked out America in the 2016 Olympics. In April, Sweden drew 2-2 with the Americans in Stockholm. However, they were able to defeat the Americans in Tokyo with a score 4-0. Blackstenius's goals versus the world champs demonstrated that Sweden is not to undervalued, despite the odds.