The U.S. women’s national team looks to make it two wins from two at the Olympics when it faces Germany on Sunday.
The USWNT kicked off the competition with a 3-0 win against Zambia Thursday, scoring three first-half goals and then easing to a win following a first-half red card for Zambia.
A tougher challenge awaits in game two, with Germany looking formidable after opening its Olympics with a 3-0 win over Australia on Thursday.
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The U.S. got some mixed news on the injury front prior to the match, with Sophia Smith ready to go after coming off injured against Zambia. Meahwhile, Jaedyn Shaw will miss her second straight match with a leg injury.
The USWNT is aiming for its first gold medal since 2012, having lost to Sweden in the quarterfinal in 2016 before falling against Canada in the semifinal in 2021.
After this match, the USWNT will close out Group B play on Wednesday against Australia.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
USWNT vs. Germany (Olympic women’s soccer)
- When: Sunday, July 28
- Where: Stade de Marseille (Marseille, France)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock (WATCH NOW)
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