U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

American close group play against Portgual

By JENNA FRYER, AP National Writer

Published: July 31, 2023, 4:30pm

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski gestures to Julie Ertz, left, following the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans could be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history.

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