The USWNT will play their final World Cup group play in an elimination match against Portugal, where midfielder Savannah DeMelo's father played professionally.
, had never played for the senior national team. But in February, Portugal beat Cameroon on Carole Costa’s penalty kick in stoppage time to claim the 31st of 32 berths in this summer’s tournament. Four months later DeMelo was chosen for the U.S. team, becoming the first woman in 20 years to make the roster without ever having played for the team.“It’s been a crazy roller coaster of emotions,” she said. “It’s just been an awesome experience and I’m taking it game by game.
Photos of USWNT’s Savannah DeMelo and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo hang at D.E.S. Portuguese Hall in Artesia. Ronaldo, she said, was a god at her house. Now DeMelo’s picture hangs next to his at the D.E.S. hall.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
USWNT vs. Portugal 2023 World Cup preview, key players, storylines, moreThe U.S. women's national team faced its first real adversity test of the 2023 World Cup against the Netherlands. They're facing their next opponent, Portugal, on Tuesday.
Read more »
USWNT hopes to overcome frustrations in group-stage finale against Portugal for knockout round berthGetting the needed result against Portugal should be doable, but any kind of group-stage jeopardy is new for a team that has romped across the international stage for the last eight years.
Read more »
Savannah DeMelo's ability to speak Portuguese may help US in critical Women's World Cup matchSavannah DeMelo was a surprise addition to the U.S. roster for the Women's World Cup because she had never played for the national team.
Read more »
Women's World Cup 2023: How to watch the Portugal vs. Vietnam gameUS Soccer fans, set your alarms, because tonight's USA vs. Netherlands game isn't the only match to keep your eye on as you root for the USWNT to move on to the Round of 16. Thursday morning, the USWNT's fellow Group E teams — Portugal and Vietnam — will face off on the field. The early morning match will determine how the USWNT moves forward in the World Cup. This year's World Cup is unfortunately beset with an awkward time difference, with many of the New Zealand– and Australia-based matches airing in the middle of the night for American audiences. And the Portugal vs. Vietnam game is no exception, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30 a.m. ET. So you may want to get the coffee brewing now...
Read more »
USWNT’s early-morning World Cup match won’t discourage NYC sports barsTime zones are a nonfactor when the World Cup is on.
Read more »