U.S., England try new things but fail to break through

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LONDON -- England and the United States women's national team played out a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Saturday evening.

In a tense affair, it was the USWNT had the better chances to break the deadlock. The hosts were without the likes of Lauren James and Lauren Hemp, while the USWNT travelled to Europe without their "Triple Espresso" front three of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson. So, it was two teams giving a few fringe players the opportunity at a near-sold out Wembley, and it was the USWNT who were had the bulk of possession in the first-half, dangerous in attack play, but lacking the finishing touch.

England had to wait until the 55th minute to…