USWNT player ratings: Naomi Girma a lone bright spot as USA struggles

The United States Women’s National Team settled for a scoreless draw against Portugal on Tuesday. It was a lackluster performance by the stars and stripes and was the opposite of what they wanted heading into the knockout rounds. They exit the group stage without a “definitive game” but the result was just enough to secure a place in the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. They will face the winner of Group G, possibly Sweden, on Sunday. 

Check out our USWNT player and coach ratings against Portugal:

Goalkeeper

Alyssa Naeher (90 mins)

A decent first half in positioning and distribution, and even had an average second half, but had some very nervy moments in stoppage time when she came out to collect a free kick and got nowhere close the ball which thankfully bounced out of play.
Rating: 6

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Defense 

Crystal Dunn (90 mins)
Was neutralized a bit in the first half and had a stronger second half. Had to bail the team out by covering a lot of ground at times. 
Rating: 6

Julie Ertz (90 mins)
Even as a center back she tried to find the extra…