The US Women's crucial Word Cup qualifying match against Costa Rica will be shown live on ESPN2. The game is scheduled to start at 6pm. To qualify for the World Cup, the US needs to defeat Costa Rica and then play a home and away series against Italy. What makes me nervous is not the Costa Rica match, but the idea of Thierry Henry scoring for Italy by using his hand.
All fans of the USA Women's team must check out their blog. http://www.ussoccer.com/Social/WNT-Blog.aspx
As for an Abby Wambach status, the US is reporting that she will be 100% ready for Monday's match. The question remains if the US defense will be ready. The defense four along with the midfield had a horrid time against Mexico. They played with fear and panic which led to numerous poor touches, pointless long balls, and poor passes. I was most displeased with Heather Mitts and wonder if Pia will sit her again.
Pia had the luxury of constantly rotating subs throughout the tournament outscoring opponents 18-0 prior to the Mexico match. Perhaps Pia will have to show her cards now, so to speak. She will be forced to select her finest 11 on the pitch for Costa Rica.
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