USWNT Vs Mexico CONCACAF W Gold Cup- Expected Lineups, Live Streaming, Injuries, Predictions, & How To Watch ...
It’s going to be a game to drool on when the US Women’s National Team takes on Mexico in the last game of the group stages of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Both teams have had exhilarating performances in previous games. With Mexico demolishing the Dominican Republic by eight goals, the challenge for the USWNT is not going to be easy. And here we look at all the information, including expected lineups, predictions, and the tie between the rivals locking horns for first place in the group.
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Meanwhile, Argentina is most likely to exit after a humiliating loss to the USA. The two CONCACAF teams are expected to move on to the quarterfinals. A draw will suffice for the US, whereas Mexico will need a win to confirm their slot at the top.
USWNT vs. Mexico: All you need to know
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Predicted Lineups
The USWNT saw around 10 changes against Argentina in their first game versus the Dominican Republic. With coach Twila Kilgore going with her best XI versus a stronger line-up, not many changes are expected against Mexico in contrast to the opener. However, you could see the experienced defence coming back.
USWNT expected XI: Alyssa Naeher, Abby Dahikemper, Becky Sauerbrunn, Naomi Girma, Korbin Albert, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Jaedyn Shaw, Trinity Rodman, and Alex Morgan.
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On the other hand, Mexico would like to play a similar squad versus Argentina but could keep Houston Dash forward Diana Ordonez in the team.
Mexico expected XI: Esthefanny Barreras, Rebeca Bernal, Kim Rodriguez, Karen Luna, Great Espinoza, Karla Nieto, Alexia Delgado, Stephanie Mayor, Lizbeth Ovalle, Maria Sanchez, and Diana Ordonez.
Injury News
USWNT: The team initially lost Mia Fischel due to an ACL injury just before the tournament. However, the team has not received any new issues since it started.
Mexico: No injury updates.
Live streaming, TV, and how to watch the match
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The clash will take place on Monday, Feb. 26 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, at 10:15 p.m. ET and 7:15 p.m. PT. The telecast will stream live on Paramount+ in English and on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in Spanish.
Predictions
This will be the 43rd meeting between the two teams. The first after their last clash in the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship. Since then, Mexico has been in superb form, with no losses in 2023. Meanwhile, the #2-ranked team in the world has lost just one game to their neighbors till now, and the upcoming fixture isn’t expected to add to the balance. With both teams in fine attacking form, we expect it to be 3-1 to the USA.
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Overall, the USWNT in the Olympic year has been off to a glorious start. The team will hand itself over to the new upcoming coach, Emma Hayes, in a couple of months. And a title with the Gold Cup will help their morale heading to Paris.