While the USWNT may not be taking the Netherlands lightly, ESPN’s Julie Foudy joins SportsCenter to explain why she feels otherwise.
LYON, France — Europe has one more chance to push the defending champion from its throne when the Netherlands plays the United States in the Women’s World Cup final (Sunday, 5 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET).
This game will be the fifth in a row for the U.S. against a highly ranked European opponent. The Americans knocked off Sweden, Spain, France and England in succession, but must now beat the reigning European champion Dutch to finish the job and win back-to-back titles for the first time in their history.
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Kate Markgraf and Alejandro Moreno break down how the U.S. were able to outplay England while not at their best and reach the World Cup final. LYON, France — There had been plenty of drama and controversy leading into the semifinal clash between the USWNT and England, but the match that unfolded Tuesday had a bit of everything: pregame drama, physical play, controversial calls, a penalty kick and a red card.
But the Lionesses’ fate — a 2-1 loss against the defending champs — could be encapsulated in a 20-minute span in the second half.
We break down the key moments of that stretch, including statistical impacts and reaction on social…