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[QUOTE="Longtime fan, post: 3010312, member: 7093"]
So how do you think the USWNT did?

It is hard to judge because Spain is not France.  Spain is a national team on the rise, built on the tradition of the game in Spain and the success of their youth programs. And even though we threatened a lot, they were never un-nerved.  Our goal came on an individual effort.

The announcers kept focusing on two things:

1.  How beautifully Spain kept possessions.  Often 12-14 passes.  Crisply sent and efficiently received.  Far superior to the US.  So why is that?  Are our standards for technical proficiency too low?

2.  How the USWNT's international advantage has always been strength and conditioning.  I wonder if this has become " an old wives tale?"  What evidence is there that our players are faster, stronger or more fit than the players for France, Germany, England, Brazil,Mexico, Spain or anyone else?  I submit there there is no evidence whatsoever, and it simply is not true.  No longer, anyway.

It seems to me we have only an "opportunistic" offense.  The parallel in NFL football is to rely on the" deep pass" rather than a balanced offense.  To me it often seems a miracle when we score, rather than something you can see developing.  I am a tough critic, I know, and want to see more from this team.

But I can say this;  they are far from a " shoe-in" to become a World Cup champ this year.
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