The U.S. women's soccer team will try to replicate its strong start to the 2024 Paris Olympics but will face a much bigger test in Germany when its group stage continues on Sunday.
Watch the USA Women's Soccer Team vs Germany live
The USA edged out Zambia 3-0 to move level on points and goal difference with Germany, who thumped Australia in their opening match, for the top spot in Group B. With a Zambia player sent off in the 34th minute, 3-0 could have been 5-0, 6-0 or even worse. Trinity Rodman opened the scoring and Mallory Swanson scored two goals in a minute to make it 3-0 already, but the USA Women's National Team seemed to prioritize possession and stayed that way until the end.
Perhaps this was deliberate on the part of new head coach Emma Hayes, who was managing the time with a keen eye to prepare her team for the tougher, more tactical challenges of the knockout rounds.
How to watch USWNT vs Germany live, stream links, start time
kick off: Sunday (July 28) 3pm ET
position: Marseille
Television Channels: United States & Telemundo
online: Watch on Peacock
USWNT highlights, team news
The U.S. Women's National Team currently has two injured players: Jaidyn Shaw missed the season opener after suffering a foot injury in training this week, and Sophia Smith was injured herself just before halftime of the match against Zambia with no cause for injury disclosed. Croix Bethune replaced Shaw in the 18-man match squad (a new rule change for these Olympics), and Lynn Williams came off the bench in place of Smith.
Germany's focus: team news
Germany entered the tournament as one of the few teams expected to compete for a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and they looked like a gold medal-worthy team in their first match. Marina Haegering opened the scoring in the 24th minute, before Leah Schuller and Yule Brand closed the game with goals in the 64th and 68th minutes. Germany dominated the 12th-ranked team in the world, allowing just eight shots on goal in the match.
Predictions for the USWNT vs Germany match
There were some transitional periods where Zambia caused problems on the counter but failed to convert the goals, so perhaps Germany will score a goal or two and it will be very interesting. USA Women's National Team 2-1 Germany.
