The GIST: The first-ever Concacaf W Gold Cup championship match is all set with the USWNT ranked No. 2 going up against Brazil ranked No. 11 on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET. The journey to this point was like a river, so let’s dive right in.
How it went down: After a 2-2 tie in regulation time, the red, white, and blue team came out on top against the CanWNT ranked No. 10 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday. Alyssa Naeher, the American goalie, had an outstanding game, making three crucial saves and even scoring a penalty shot. Is there anything she can’t do?
It wasn’t just a battle between the two teams, they also had to fight against the weather, sometimes struggling to move the ball through the puddles at Snapdragon Stadium.
USWNT at No. 2 vs. Brazil at No. 11, Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET: Luckily, there’s a 30% chance of rain and 0% chance of precipitation on Sunday, allowing the American team to concentrate on facing the powerful Canarinhas.
With Bia Zaneratto leading the way, Brazil has taken the most shots in the tournament so far. Naeher and standout defender Naomi Girma will once again lead the American defense in what promises to be their toughest match in the Gold Cup. OOSA OOSA OOSA-AH.
