Truemag

  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT AS

Identity and overseas experience: how the USWNT can improve for 2027

Numerous systemic issues within the US soccer ecosystem have recently come to the forefront. Additionally, with an Olympics less than a year away, there is immediate on-field work to be done. Presented here is a to-do list for those in positions of authority:

  1. Establish a Clear Team Identity: The imminent appointment of a new coach has sparked curiosity and speculation about the team’s future direction, especially since Vlatko Andonovski’s tenure is ending. This decision holds significant sway over all other aspects. While names like OL Reign’s Laura Harvey and even England’s current manager, Sarina Wiegman, surface, it remains uncertain how the newly appointed US Soccer sporting director, Matt Crocker, envisions the women’s team. At this juncture, predictions regarding the new USA coach’s identity are largely speculative.

    However, the need for a distinct team identity is evident. The recent World Cup showcased a team lacking a cohesive identity. In 2019, the US blended superior athleticism, fitness, astute tactics, and technically proficient players (e.g., the emerging Rose Lavelle) to apply high-pressure tactics. Their relentless 4-3-3 formation characterized their approach.

    Nevertheless, it took time to refine this strategy. Following a 2016 Olympic quarter-final exit at the hands of Sweden, former head coach Jill Ellis embarked on tactical experimentation, including a temporary shift to a 3-5-2 formation. While the 3-5-2 proved inadequate, it marked a necessary step toward identifying the optimal system for the 2019 World Cup.

    Presently, the US faces a similar dilemma. Throughout the 2023 World Cup, the player lineup occasionally misaligned with the 4-3-3 formation, resulting in players being shoehorned into unsuitable roles. The forthcoming coach requires the green light from federation leadership to challenge conventional notions of the US women’s style and gameplay. This individual must determine what best suits the new player composition and aligns with a landscape featuring significantly improved global teams.

  2. Expand the Talent Pool: The United States has historically benefited from depth, but emerging talents require opportunities. Positions like center-back are notably thinner than desirable. Naomi Girma shone as the team’s standout performer during the tournament, yet the absence of Becky Sauerbrunn exposed vulnerabilities. Julie Ertz admirably transitioned to center-back but has indicated her competitive swansong for the US.

    Sam Staab thrives as a center-back in the NWSL and merits consideration. Jaedyn Shaw, an 18-year-old playmaking talent, is a future prospect who should experience the senior-team environment. These players necessitate opportunities to prove their mettle in national colors ahead of significant tournaments. The rapid progression from uncapped player to World Cup starter, exemplified by Savannah DeMelo, is an exception rather than the norm.

    Leading up to the 2024 Olympics, the US can engage in up to 19 games across FIFA windows, spanning friendlies and the 2024 Gold Cup. This provides ample chances to evaluate new players, including the novel continental tournament. Hosting diverse training camps with fresh faces, gaining invaluable experience at the Gold Cup, can illuminate their potential.

  3. Test Players Under Pressure: Inexperience marked the 2023 United States team, occasionally manifesting in crucial moments. Esteemed veterans like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Ertz, integral to championship triumphs in 2015 and 2019, bore substantial pressure this time around. Many of them have just concluded their last World Cup campaign. The question remains: how prepared is this emerging cohort for the pressure of the win-or-bust standard, especially after recent events? Notably, they might contend in the next World Cup on home soil, expected to redeem this underwhelming tournament. Should the US host in 2027, the ensuing pressure on the team would be unparalleled.

    Players must thrive in high-pressure settings. While the National Women’s Soccer League offers weekly intensity, playing within cavernous stadiums in Orlando or New Jersey on Sunday afternoons differs from performing before a capacity crowd at a World Cup. Increased exposure to international games will acclimate these players to diverse environments, vital as roster changes persist.

In addressing these imperatives, the US women’s soccer team endeavors to forge a definitive identity, expand its reservoir of talent, and cultivate a resilience under pressure. The road ahead demands strategic decisions and fortitude, as the team strives to maintain its global dominance and attain new heights of excellence.

Aug 9, 2023Captain Nemo
World Cycling Championships road race in Scotland interrupted by protestersEngland announce Rugby World Cup squad with Slade and Dombrandt axed

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Captain Nemo
1 month ago Soccer, Sports0
Most viewed
ThiruKoneswaram Temple / Koneswaram Kovil of Trincomalee
156 views
Diyawanna Lake / Diyatha Uyana – Battaramulla
130 views
Gisele Bündchen Is Fashion’s Queen of Sustainable Glamour
55 views
Most commented
New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo teased in official spy shots
1 Comment
Chorizo & mozzarella gnocchi bake
1 Comment
The Spring 2021 Colors You’re Going to See Everywhere
TOMORROW X TOGETHER & Anitta’s ‘Back for More’ Has Arrived: Stream It Now
2022 Acura MDX
About

Truemag

We provide latest news and information which people would love to know and useful to them. Anyone can learn anything under many categories. We will introduce many ways and new technologies day by day which helps the people to get their works done smoothly and effectively. We are here to do our best for the people of the society. We are working on few projects under Anythinglk.com to strengthen the management of the society.

Categories
  • Box Office (13)
  • Breaking News (148)
  • buisness (21)
  • Cricket (3)
  • DC (DCU) (3)
  • Entertainment (86)
  • Enviornment (8)
  • Fashion (95)
  • Food (13)
  • Gaming (10)
  • Health & Fitness (9)
  • History (1)
  • Hollywood Gossip (3)
  • Home & Garden (3)
  • International News (116)
  • Lifehacks (21)
  • Literature (30)
  • Local News (75)
  • Marvel (MCU) (8)
  • Men's Fashion (3)
  • Modeling (1)
  • Movies (22)
  • Music (8)
  • Netflix Series (2)
  • Politics (10)
  • Psychology (2)
  • Science (36)
  • Series (6)
  • Soccer (5)
  • Social (3)
  • Sports (106)
  • Technology (31)
  • Traveling (70)
  • Uncategorized (64)
  • Vehicles (136)
  • Women's Style (3)
Archives
  • September 2023 (22)
  • August 2023 (60)
  • July 2023 (48)
  • June 2023 (15)
  • May 2023 (3)
  • October 2022 (8)
  • September 2022 (18)
  • August 2022 (20)
  • July 2022 (17)
  • June 2022 (11)
  • May 2022 (54)
  • April 2022 (32)
  • March 2022 (48)
  • February 2022 (45)
  • January 2022 (57)
  • December 2021 (24)
  • November 2021 (55)
  • October 2021 (52)
  • September 2021 (60)
  • August 2021 (66)
  • July 2021 (63)
  • June 2021 (62)
  • May 2021 (47)
  • April 2021 (55)
  • March 2021 (69)
  • February 2021 (47)
Calendar
August 2023
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  
« Jul   Sep »
2018 © Anynews.us