With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup just around the corner, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) is embarking on an exciting journey filled with challenges and opportunities. The draw has determined that the Americans will face Vietnam, a tournament newcomer, in their opening match at the historic Eden Park in Auckland/Tu0101maki Makaurau, New Zealand.
The choice of Vietnam as the opening opponent is a unique opportunity for the USWNT. It is the first time these two teams will meet in the history of women’s soccer, providing an encounter of distinct footballing cultures.