How The U.S. Women Made It To Their Fifth World Cup Final

And we’re off!

Also interesting that Fran Kirby, who is normally the playmaker in the middle, is also starting on bench for England. These lineups are unexpected on both sides.

This isn’t exactly a hot take, but Crystal Dunn, arguably the U.S.’s MVP until now, will play an even more heightened role in controlling the middle. Will be interesting to see if she’s able to assert her will on this one.