It’s finally here: the United States will try to secure their fourth World Cup title as they square off against the Netherlands. Heavily favored going into the match, the USWNT will hope to start off on a strong foot, as they’ve done throughout the tournament — the United States have scored within the first 15 minutes of every game so far.
And how will the Thorns fare? Will Emily Sonnett and Adrianna Franch somehow find their way onto the field? (It seems unlikely.)
Lindsey Horan has been in and out of the USWNT starting XI, despite being a clearly impactful player in her time on the field.