Vlatko Andonovski faces his first test since taking over as the United States women’s national team head coach tonight, as the USWNT hosts Sweden. Given Sweden’s history of being particularly obstinate opponents against the U.S. in the past, it’s safe to say Andonovski is jumping into the deep end rather than taking it easy with the kind of foe the USWNT would be expected to put 5+ goals past.
Spirit outlook: Rather than citing one key player, let’s shift the focus to what each of the four Washington Spirit players in camp should be aiming to achieve between tonight’s game and Sunday’s match against Costa Rica:
Rose Lavelle - Stay entrenched as a starter.