USWNT vs. Japan, Round 1: Is This Emma Hayes's Preferred Lineup?
About this episode
The episode discusses the USWNT's performance against Japan and speculates on Emma Hayes's preferred lineup for the future.
Buy our scarves and more merch at the xOG store now! Join Patreon and use the code "XOGNEW2" to get 50% off an annual membership! The U.S. women's national team got past Japan 2-1 on a cold, wet Saturday in San Jose, and this might portend a lot for the World Cup knockout stage in 14 months' time. The guys try to determine what looked good, what needed work, and whether Emma Hayes is committed to this group going forward, or if there are some positions that can still be challenged for. (Yes, this is mostly about Lindsey Heaps.) Like & subscribe to our YouTube page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at xog@xowngoals.com Art by Eli Elbogen Music by…
Topics covered
- USWNT
- soccer
- Emma Hayes
- Japan
- World Cup
- sports analysis
Keywords
- USWNT
- Japan
- Emma Hayes
- soccer lineup
- World Cup
- sports podcast
Sponsors
xOG store, Patreon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. women's national team, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
Places: San Jose
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