The United States women’s soccer team is gearing up for their final match before the Olympics, with a friendly against Costa Rica scheduled in Washington on July 16, announced by U.S. Soccer on Tuesday. The four-time champions are determined to reclaim their position atop the podium in Paris.
Under the guidance of new head coach Emma Hayes, the team aims to make a strong statement ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Hayes, known for her successful tenure at Chelsea in England’s Women’s Super League, brings a wealth of experience to the role.
The upcoming friendly against Costa Rica follows two friendlies against South Korea in June and another against Mexico in July, marking the beginning of Hayes’ tenure with the team.
After their disappointing performance at the last World Cup, where they were eliminated in the last 16, the United States is seeking redemption. Their last Olympic gold medal came in 2012 in London, and they aim to improve upon their performance from the 2016 Rio Games, where they left empty-handed.
With the women’s soccer competition at the Paris Games set to kick off on July 25, the match against Costa Rica serves as a crucial opportunity for the team to fine-tune their preparations and build momentum heading into the Olympics.
