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Expect changes to the USWNT lineup vs. Chile – but don't expect any attempt to avoid France
sports.yahoo.com ^ | June 15, 2019 | Doug McIntyre

Posted on 06/16/2019 1:57:56 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

PARIS — It’s been a major talking point ever since the Women’s World Cup draw back in December. If the United States wins its first-round group here in France, and the host nation tops their own foursome, the consensus best two teams in the competition could meet in a do-or-die quarterfinal later this month in the City of Light.

The possibility of such an encounter well before the final has prompted many to wonder if the French and American teams might strategically opt to not go all-out in the group stage, perhaps setting up an easier path to the July 7 final in Lyon.

We already know the former’s approach. After beating South Korea and Norway, Les Bleues would have to implode spectacularly against Nigeria not to win Group A. What will the U.S. do? A day before the Americans’ second match against Chile (12 p.m. ET, FOX), coach Jill Ellis left no doubt about where the favorites stand.

“I struggle to tell my team not to tackle in training the day before,” Ellis said during Saturday’s pre-match media conference. “I think at this point it’s making sure your focus is on yourself and your performance and you put yourself in the best position to advance in this tournament. For us, it’s making sure that we play as well as we possibly can and win the game.”

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KEYWORDS: uswnt; worldcup2019
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Lloyd second goal. She likes to start.
United States W 3-0 Chile W - C. Lloyd 35'
41 posted on 06/16/2019 9:38:44 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Half-time. US was merciless. Can’t wait for the second half.


42 posted on 06/16/2019 9:48:49 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Halftime USA 3-0 Chile

USA goals scored so far in a game and a half:⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

43 posted on 06/16/2019 9:49:46 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

This is a great team. They make it look easy. I expect USA to win the Group title and move on to the Round Of 16.


44 posted on 06/16/2019 9:52:24 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: KC_Lion

The mother of all blowouts? Maybe - if Chile disintegrates.


45 posted on 06/16/2019 10:01:46 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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We have so much talent on the Team you couldn’t fit more with a crowbar.


46 posted on 06/16/2019 10:14:37 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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They haven’t played anybody yet.


47 posted on 06/16/2019 10:15:07 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Sweden allowed Thailand one goal.


48 posted on 06/16/2019 10:22:51 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Sweden isn’t that good. Let’s see how they do against France, Germany or England or Canada.


49 posted on 06/16/2019 10:26:29 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Loving this game!

3-0!

Let's keep it up!

50 posted on 06/16/2019 10:26:38 AM PDT by KC_Lion
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That’s what she said


51 posted on 06/16/2019 10:31:30 AM PDT by advertising guy (When Pelosi said " Embrace the suck" Kamala did ...... Willie Brown)
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USA! USA! USA! USA!


52 posted on 06/16/2019 10:36:42 AM PDT by KC_Lion
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We do have a great team.

I think they said this was a sold out match.

53 posted on 06/16/2019 10:39:13 AM PDT by KC_Lion
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Damn! Carli Lloyd missed a penalty kick!


54 posted on 06/16/2019 10:41:36 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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Yep, she could have had 3-1 in goals today.

Now they are just going to start just holding and running out the clock.

55 posted on 06/16/2019 10:45:16 AM PDT by KC_Lion
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Wonderful Game!

Great job to all.


56 posted on 06/16/2019 10:54:48 AM PDT by KC_Lion
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USA won 3-0! Takes first place in Group F and advances to the Round Of 16.

Will face Sweden on Thursday.


57 posted on 06/16/2019 10:55:22 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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Full Time USA 3-0 Chile
Many close chances in the second half for USA.
Congratulations USA!


58 posted on 06/16/2019 10:56:06 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Thanks for posts FReepers!
GO USA!


59 posted on 06/16/2019 10:56:58 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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US was dominant. Couldn’t convert corner kicks and on goal drives into scores.

Child had a great goalkeeper who stood up to the pressure.


60 posted on 06/16/2019 10:59:29 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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