U.S. Women’s soccer group’s captain Alex Morgan reckons the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia would be the best within the 32-year historical past of the quadrennial showpiece.
“Preparations started over thee and a half years ago, when the 2019 World Cup ended. This is a new team under a new coach and this is going to be by far the most competitive World Cup,” mentioned Morgan forward of the event that begins on July 20.
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“Only a couple of World Cups ago, there were only 16 teams. Now there are 32 and it’s just getting increasingly competitive. You know, Zambia beating Germany in a friendly as a lead up to the World Cup, that’s just an example of anything can happen in a the World Cup.” she added.
As part of the World Cup construct up, USWNT will tackle Wales in a global pleasant match on the PayPal Park in California and Morgan feels that it’ll act as a a lot wanted apply for her facet.
“This is our last official preparation going into the World Cup. So, this game we’re taking it very seriously. Obviously Wales is a very good competitor and this is just the best way to practice in front of the fans and the energy before we touch down in New Zealand” she mentioned.
Defending champion USWNT is positioned in group E alongside Vietnam, Portugal and Netherlands. In its marketing campaign opener, Vlatko Andonovski’s facet will face Vietnam on July 22.
