USWNT vs. Japan, Round 3: Emma Hayes Enters Final Boss Mode
About this episode
The episode discusses the USWNT's recent friendly match against Japan and reflects on player performances and upcoming challenges.
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 final of the USWNT's cold, unpleasant friendlies against Japan concluded on a high, with a close-to-A-team squad taking down the Nadeshiko 3-0 in Commerce City, Colorado. Was Japan held back by altitude and sub-optimal personnel choices? Is Rose Lavelle the preferred option to defend from the front with Sophia Wilson? Did any player's stock rise higher than Kennedy Wesley's? The guys reflect on a week of highs and lows for the Stars & Stripes, and what comes next when they face Brazil in June. 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…
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Host: xpectedowngoals
Topics covered
- USWNT
- Japan
- soccer
- friendlies
- sports analysis
Keywords
- USWNT
- Japan
- soccer
- Rose Lavelle
- Kennedy Wesley
- friendlies
- sports
Sponsors
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Organizations: USWNT, Japan, TikTok, Instagram, megaphone.fm
Places: Commerce City, Colorado
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