5 questions coach Emma Hayes and the USWNT need to answer before World Cup qualifying
Five questions the United States women's national soccer team needs to answer during this window against Spain before turning its attention to qualifying.
The USWNT faces Spain, the world's top-ranked team, in their final games before Concacaf W Championship qualifying. Coach Emma Hayes must address critical questions about midfield stability, defensive reliability, goalkeeping, attacking options, and bench depth. With injuries to key players, Hayes must decide how to protect the defense, choose midfield partnerships, determine goalkeeping duties, and identify players who can change the game off the bench.
Spain's aggressive play will test the USWNT's ability to adapt and succeed in the high-stakes tournament.
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