On Monday, the Americans finally got caught, with Mexico pushing the four-time world champions all over the field in a 2-0 win that was more historic than it was surprising. "Mexico just beat us all around with their aggression, with getting to the first and second balls, with executing set pieces, throws-ins, restarts. "It's a historic victory," midfielder Jacqueline Ovalle, whose goal in the 38th minute put Mexico ahead to stay, said in Spanish. And last summer they exited the World Cup in the round of 16, their worst performance ever. The team it brought to the W Gold Cup featured 20 players from the Liga MX Femenil and just three from NWSL.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 27, 2024 21:47 UTC