Stumptown Footy · Jul 21, 2021
Thorns in Tokyo: Matchday 1
Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDunn, Horan and Sauerbrunn start in the USWNT’s 3-0 loss to Sweden
Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Horan and Becky Sauerbrunn started the U.S. Women’s National Team’s opening Olympic match against Sweden. Sweden dominated from the kickoff. They pressed the U.S. high and turned them over throughout the first half.
In the fourth minute, Kosovare Asllani took a free kick and there were warning signs for the U.S. as they cleared nervously. One minute later, Asllani crossed to Stina Blackstenius, but the striker’s touch let her down.