USWNT faces Sweden in Olympic quarterfinals rematch
The last time the U.S. women's national team faced Sweden, it wound up with its earliest exit from a major tournament ever and the beginning of the end for Hope Solo's national team career. It's safe to say Jill Ellis's side is hoping for a more favorable result in the rematch.
The two international powers square off in Gothenburg, Sweden, in a friendly that kicks off a two-game Scandinavia swing for the Americans (1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2). Alex Morgan is not available after aggravating a hamstring injury, but Carli Lloyd, Crystal Dunn, Becky Sauerbrunn & Co. are suiting up with revenge on the mind after the penalty-kick ouster in Brazil in August. What followed was Solo's infamous "cowards" comment and a turning of the page for the U.S. women, who have experimented in subsequent friendlies and tournaments in hopes of finding a winning combination leading into the 2019 World Cup.
Here's how the USA is lining up on Thursday.
Stay tuned here for updates and highlights of goals and key plays throughout the match.
