World Cup preparation continues as USWNT set for Republic of Ireland double-header
Vlatko Andonovski’s team will face the Irish in two games in April with the matches to take place in Austin and St. Louis.
Fresh from their SheBelieves Cup triumph, US Soccer has confirmed that the USWNT will play both its April friendlies against the Republic of Ireland as both teams continue their preperation ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which gets underway on 20 July.
A whole lotta Mal and an AM13 banger 💥
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) February 24, 2023
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The first of the double-header will take place on Saturday, 8 April 8 at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas with the second game scheduled for Tuesday, 11 April 11 at the new CITYPARK in St. Louis.
The games will be the final international matches for the USWNT players before head coach Vlatko Andonovski selects the 23-player squad ahead of the World Cup.
Coached by former Houston Dash manager Vera Pauw, the ‘Girls in Green’ qualified for their first ever World Cup in dramatic fashion beating Scotland in a playoff game at Hampden Park in Glasgow. It took a 72nd minute winner from Amber Barrett to send Ireland through.
See you soon, @USWNT 😉
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April 8th - Austin, TX
April 11th - St. Louis, MO#COYGIG pic.twitter.com/Y84jOgligo
“Ireland is a highly motivated, hard-working team that has talented players with big hearts who I know are really excited to be representing their country in a World Cup,” said head coach Vlatko Andonovski. “The two games will be a great test at a crucial time in our team’s run to the World Cup.”