2015 World Cup United States vs. Sweden: Time, TV guide
The United States women's national team defeated Australia 3-1 on Monday in the opening match of its group stage play. Though the U.S. women didn't look especially polished, they're still considered one of the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup.
They will face Sweden, which is coached by former U.S. coach Pia Sundhage, in the second group stage match on Friday night.
A win by the Americans would guarantee a spot in the knockout round and put the team in great shape to win Group D, providing them with an easier path to the final.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
FOX, NBC Universo: 8 p.m. ET
VENUE
Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg.
MUST-READ STORIES
• Sweden coach Pia Sundhage rips U.S. players ahead of match. Sundhage referred to Hope Solo as one of the most challenging players she had ever worked with "especially when it comes to trouble."
• United States vs. Canada would be among the most-anticipated clashes in the tournament's existence. If the two teams both win their groups they will be placed on opposite sides of the bracket for the knockout stages and could only meet in the final.
• Hope Solo says she's not distracted by the controversy in her private life. The news that came out ahead of the USWNT's first match didn't negatively impact Solo's game.
• The rest of the world is catching up to the USWNT. Continue to start slow as they did against the Aussies, and the Americans will find themselves as road kill on the way to Vancouver.
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