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The U.S. women’s national team is set to play a pair a friendlies against Uzbekistan beginning Saturday. It will be the first time both sides face each other in their respective histories. Uzbekistan is ranked 48th overall and they ended up being the USWNT’s opposition during this international window due to availability and thanks to some scheduling conflicts among other national teams. These are the first friendlies post SheBelieves Cup, where the USWNT won their fifth title, and head coach Vlatko Andonovski has called in several players from the 2022 SheBelieves Cup winning side.
Here’s how you can watch the match and what to know:
Viewing information
- Date: Saturday, April 9 | Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lower.com Field — Columbus, Ohio.
- TV: Fox
- Live stream: fuboTV (try for free)
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USWNT players to watch
Catarina Macario: The Brazilian-American midfielder is currently playing overseas in France with European giant Olympique Lyonnais, and has recorded five goals during Champions League competition this season. The former Stanford Cardinal had a breakout performance during the SheBelieves Cup, scoring two goals and recording one assist during the title winning run for the USWNT.
Her ability to play out of crowded spaces and pick out teammates has helped the USWNT stretch backlines recently, and if her and Rose Lavelle can continue to develop chemistry together, they could be a lethal duo spearheading attacks. USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan is also currently playing in Lyon, and their extended time together could have a big pay off for the USWNT in the near future.
“I’m very happy for Cat, very excited for her and her future, and I’m sure everyone could tell the potential that she has a long…
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