Women’s soccer fans, get excited! The USA and Ireland are set to face off in an international friendly match that promises to be an epic showdown. The match will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd and will be televised live on ESPN2, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm ET. In this article, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to know about the upcoming match, including key players to watch, the latest team news, and our predictions for how the game will play out. So, grab your jerseys and get ready to cheer on your favorite team!
On Wednesday morning (12:30 am), the Republic of Ireland will face the USA in the second of two friendlies as they prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia next July. Despite a 2-0 defeat in the first game, the Irish team gave a good account of themselves, leaving the stadium standing a little taller. The USA is the world champion, winning the title for the second successive time in 2019, and is the most successful side of all with four World Cup tournament wins. Ireland, ranked 22nd in the world, is considered a quality opponent for the USA, and matches against such quality opposition will serve them well. The game will be streamed live on the RTE Player and on RTÉ 2.
Denise O’Sullivan will get her 100th cap in the match, Courtney Brosnan made some fine saves, Louise Quinn was selected as the Player-of-the-Match, Sinéad Farrelly impressed, and Katie McCabe showed her class. Ireland was unlucky not to have got a goal, or two, and will hope to produce another solid display. Vlatko Andonovski, the USA manager, will name his World Cup squad after this game, while one of America’s top players, Mallory Swanson, suffered a serious injury last Saturday.
Vera Pawu, the Republic of Ireland’s coach, said that they took a lot of positives from the first game and that she is really proud of the players. She said that they had another chance to test themselves under pressure against a quality team. Vlatko Andowovski, the USA’s coach, praised Ireland for being well organised and disciplined on Saturday, exactly the type of opponent that they needed. He said that they played their way into the game and created opportunities, scoring two goals, which constituted a job well done. The predicted score for this game is USA 2 and the Republic of Ireland 0.
So, there you have it! The USA v Ireland women’s international friendly promises to be an exciting event for soccer fans across the world. With a clash between two of the sport’s heavyweights, this match-up is one that’s bound to raise the roof. Make sure to mark your calendars, set your alarms, and tune in to catch all the action unfold. From the kick-off time to the channel, you now have everything you need to know. Don’t miss out on this thrilling match-up!
