USWNT vs. Japan, Round 2: The Kids Couldn't Lock It Down
From Expected Own Goals by xpectedowngoals
April 16, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the USWNT's performance against Japan and its implications 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! Emma Hayes rotated heavily when the USWNT headed up to Seattle on a cold, rainy, windy Tuesday evening, and lost 1-0 to a Japan who just looked better, especially without the ball. What are the lessons here? What should we expect in Colorado on Friday? The guys ponder a tricky performance and its stakes for the World Cup in 2027. 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 Devin Drobka's Bell Dance…
Topics covered
- USWNT
- Japan
- soccer performance
- World Cup
- Emma Hayes
- youth players
- sports analysis
Keywords
- USWNT
- Japan
- Emma Hayes
- soccer
- World Cup 2027
- performance analysis
- youth players
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