The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
at this edition of the tournament, but just barely after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in their final group match. After the final whistle on Tuesday night, Alex Morgan stood expressionless with her hands on her hips.It was a look of frustration. If the Americans don’t pick up their play, their run to a third straight World Cup title could soon be over.
United States' Sophia Smith, left, is replaced by Megan Rapinoe during the second half of a World Cup match against Portugal on Aug. 1, 2023. Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, who both scored in the 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup final four years ago in France, had picked up injuries in the run-up to the tournament and their minutes were restricted.
Lavelle picked up her second yellow card in the match against Portugal, meaning she won’t be available to play on Sunday in Melbourne.Referee Rebecca Welch shows a yellow card to United States' Rose Lavelle as teammate Alex Morgan reacts during a World Cup match against Portugal on Aug. 1, 2023.
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