Don't think this thread exists and considering the draw just happened, seems like a good time to start it.

First, the US group:

Group E
US
Vietnam
Netherlands
Portugal/Thailand/Cameroon

Now the others:

Group A
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Switzerland

Group B
Australia
Ireland
Nigeria
Canada

Group C
Spain
Costa Rica
Zambia
Japan

Group D
England
Senegal/Chile/Haiti
Denmark
China

Group F
France
Jamaica
Brazil
Chinese Taipei/Paraguay/Papua New Guinea/Panama

Group G
Sweden
South Africa
Italy
Argentina

Canada got a tough group. I might get deported on July 27th, 2023.

Women just posted their third loss in a row. But hey, equal pay...

Marvin said:

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Women just posted their third loss in a row. But hey, equal pay...

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They were a bit unlucky, especially in the 1st half. Hit the crossbar and looked very close to a goal but no VAR. Then Horan hit the post and the ball bounced out. Germany hit the post and the rebound bounced off the US keeper for an own goal for the first goal.

Time for a change before it's too late?

i think they're just as big of a mess at the men's team now. At least they're all going pro as teens and becoming fulltime at that age now.

The challenge for the US is majority of European players are playing in leagues and club competitions that are at higher caliber than NWSL can put together. Additionally, the European national teams play against each other in regional competition, while the US basically has Canada as the only team that is on par in the region.

akm91 said:

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The challenge for the US is majority of European players are playing in leagues and club competitions that are at higher caliber than NWSL can put together. Additionally, the European national teams play against each other in regional competition, while the US basically has Canada as the only team that is on par in the region.

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What's stopping them from going to Europe to play like the best men do?

Not sure if the previous contract, the star USWNT players had to play in the NWSL or not.

There have been several players that've played overseas: Horan, Mewis, Morgan, Heath and maybe a few of others. Macario is the only one that I think is based overseas.

akm91 said:

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Not sure if the previous contract, the star USWNT players had to play in the NWSL or not.

There have been several players that've played overseas: Horan, Mewis, Morgan, Heath and maybe a few of others. Macario is the only one that I think is based overseas.

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Well there you go. The contract they chose, they then *****ed about, and then it hurt the development of USW soccer.

Absolutely genius.

I really feel sorry for the up and coming players.

They'll be lucky to make the round of 8.

I've got tickets to the Round of 16 through Finals. Can't wait for this tournament!

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Well there you go. The contract they chose, they then *****ed about, and then it hurt the development of USW soccer.

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It takes two to tango so US Soccer shares the blame.

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Group E
US
Vietnam
Netherlands
Portugal/Thailand/Cameroon

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First of all, I don't think it's fair that nations get to combine teams like this. We only get our own players, but Portugal, Thailand, and Cameroon get to Voltron-up? Seems like a bad move to me.

USWNT losing to Germany again.

Ken Scarborough said:

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USWNT losing to Germany again.

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They did not continue to lose.

jeffk said:

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Ken Scarborough said:

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USWNT losing to Germany again.

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They did not continue to lose.

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Yep! Ended their 3 game skid.

We are making the trek over with our two girls. Have tickets to pool games and several knock out stage games. Coming back august 22nd so I'm hoping to need tickets to the finals.