The United States women's national team is set to face Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on July 13 as part of their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This match will be crucial for the Americans as they gear up for the upcoming tournament.
The upcoming game against Mexico will be the third under the leadership of incoming coach Emma Hayes, who is currently coaching Chelsea. The U.S. team will be looking to put on a strong performance after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the group stage of the Concacaf W Gold Cup last month.
Despite the setback, the U.S. team bounced back to win the Gold Cup by defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final on March 10. The team will have one more home game following the Mexico match before heading to the Olympics.
The U.S. women's national team will kick off their Olympic campaign on July 25 in Nice, France, where they will face either Morocco or Zambia. They will then take on Germany and Australia in the group stage as they aim to reclaim the gold medal, which has eluded them since 2012.
The upcoming match against Mexico holds special significance as U.S. Soccer plans to honor the 1999 World Cup-winning team with a pregame celebration and reunion of players from that historic squad. This event marks the 25th anniversary of the United States' World Cup victory on home soil, a momentous occasion in the history of women's soccer.
U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone, a member of the 1999 Women's World Cup team, expressed her excitement for the upcoming game and the celebration of the 1999 team's legacy. The fans will have the opportunity to show their support for the current team while paying tribute to the pioneers of the sport.
Furthermore, the United States and Mexico are jointly bidding to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, highlighting the strong partnership between the two nations in promoting women's soccer. FIFA is set to announce the host country on May 17, with the U.S. and Mexico facing competition from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
With six games remaining on their schedule before the Olympics, including the SheBelieves Cup and friendlies against South Korea, the U.S. women's national team is focused on fine-tuning their preparations and building momentum for the upcoming tournament. The match against Mexico will serve as a crucial test for the team as they aim to make a strong statement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
