In perhaps the most pivotal match of the group stage, the United States will look to solidify their status on top of Group D against Sweden Friday night in Winnipeg in the Women’s World Cup.
The United States seized control of Group D on Monday with a 3-1 victory over Australia, while Sweden slipped up earlier in the day, settling for a 3-3 draw with Nigeria.
The two countries are familiar with each other, with Sweden having bested the United States 2-1 in the 2011 group stages. Adding to the connection, Pia Sundhage, who was the United States coach for that matchup, left the team in 2012 to coach Sweden.