Starting XI: Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O’Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, Abby Dahlkemper, Casey Short, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Samantha Mewis, Lynn Williams, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe
It was a rough start for the United States women’s national team as they took on Canada in Vancouver tonight. They completely lacked any kind of rhythm on what looked like an already rhythmless surface in BC Place, unable to compensate for bad bounces and odd weights on passes with good touches and clear movement.
Both teams brought a lot of energy - Canada especially seemed to want an intense first half, energized by a sold-out hometown crowd.