USWNT vs German WNT | Pulsating match | Nov. 13, 2022

The #USWNT snapped a losing streak on Sunday night, coming back against Germany for a 2-1 win.
The United States women’s national team defeated Germany, 2-1 on Sunday to avoid the futile record of the first four-game losing streak in program history.

The result matters for that reason alone, but the performance was of greater importance for a team that has struggled to secure an identity as it races toward next summer’s World Cup. The first half hardly brought those answers, but the second half, which saw the Americans erase a 1-0 deficit, might just become a defining moment of this cycle — either as a turning point or an anomaly that papered over the larger problems.

Either way, the U.S. ended 2022 on a much-needed high note. Before shifting attention to a pair of games away against New Zealand in January, let’s break down what happened on Sunday.

The press changed the game
Sunday’s second half brought the return of the U.S. team so many have come to know over the past few years. The problem has been that this is not the same U.S. team from the past few years, given the heavy generational change. There lies the dilemma.
#AlexMorgan becomes the 13th player to reach 200 USWNT caps

[clairescott]

Alyssa’s save was incredible I couldn’t stop watching that save!

[flangeslammer]

this game was a bar fight. i loved it.
15:32 - Huerta bodied by Brand
20:41 - Huerta bodied by Brand x2
26:18 - Brand bodied by Lavelle
27:20 - Oberdorf bodied by Sullivan and leaves game with injured shoulder
59:46 - Magull completely embarrasses Lindsey Horan in front of her friends and family and forces a formation change by the USWNT staff for first time in three years.

there are so many more moments throughout the game. just a proper match. thanks for uploading.

[popesicola]

Good game. Great credit to USWNT for coming back from a goal down, when they were facing an unprecedented four successive defeats, to win. But Germany will rue the normally efficient Magull's miss just before the US's goals. Popp surprisingly quiet in the game, she was such a presence in the Euros. Pugh and Smith showing some good form on the international stage.

[yolanda-zk]

Mal was at midfield when she started tracking the ball. No one knew what was coming except her. Awesome! The German defenders never put a body on her. They were preoccupied with Alex Morgan giving her a convoy every time she goes downfield.

[princesssofiyagm]

Starting to come together for the USA. Still plenty of question marks but less messy (at least in the second half) then the have been.

[hillalmonte]

german team plays very technical, calm and so patient

[clementforteau]

Why is Morgan on the side? 200 appearances and 12 goals as a forward player. nonsense!!

[waltzguy]

Our team is always great to watch - but it is interesting to see other teams getting even more competitive. It's not a given anymore that the US will just walk off with the victory. It's great to see that our ladies have not let our world cup victories and general dominion over the sport go to their heads!

[cledsonBraga-fdotcbs]

Morgan você sempre foi a principal desta seleção na sua têmpora só não tocavam para você nos grandes momentos do jogo ❤️🧠💝💞💓💕

[maharajkumarswamidoss]

smiths goal was like bullet from a gun.yong & restlss playet she is.

[Chewiiee-yoid]

Usa have talent but need to sharpen up.. also Morgan needs to be coming off bench she wasn’t 100%

[jwxujerry]

The German passing. The Spanish passing. US is losing the competitive edge because all major soccer powers get better, and honestly they have better coaches in every level of the their men's soccer levels are simply much higher. US still has better athletes but in terms of soccer language - passing, US is falling behind already.

[wuehlmaus]

I missed the team line-up. Would have been interesting.

[hadassahbass]

The 1st half was worryingly erratic, we struggled under pressure and too many poor passes. Some of these issues lingered in the 2nd half but a much better performance from the US. Mallory Pugh was just brilliant, her confident calm against defenders on goal and her runs were immense. A bit more work to be done on her finishing, just less hesitancy on goal and she will be indestructible. Good shifts from Sullivan and Girma as always.

I want whatever they're putting in the Stanford water cause their girls are excellent.

[vitzasuao]

USTeam is young and lots of room to improve on.

[nurshaheirnash]

I stay tune with usa team but I was jealous with Germany team cause they played with good systems work. But we still win. Congratulations USA, sweet hearts.

[wh_kers]

germany's too much passing to their backside.one mistake - blunder.
midfielders can't see the free space teammates who can be passed to press on attack.
inconsistent on attack even on two to one.
players on attack should always be aware to keep near ready to receive a pass if the ones attacking will be crowded with defenders or the keeper.

[richard]

to avoid the futile record of the first four-game losing streak in program history. Yes, but you just lost to England, Spain and Germany.

[sarfrazkhan-mwkt]

A good player doesn't necessarily mean a good coach !

[incarau]

What is the problem with those side referees?