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Charles Curtis

Why Rose Lavelle was suspended for USWNT – Sweden in World Cup Round of 16

If you’re here, you might be looking for an answer for the reason why Rose Lavelle — the USWNT star who came into the World Cup recovering from a knee injury — isn’t playing against Sweden in a win-or-go-home game in the 2023 World Cup.

No, it’s not injury or discipline related. Here’s the answer: She was suspended.

It’s because of the tournament’s yellow card rules: A player who gets two yellows in two different games will automatically be suspended for the next game.

Lavelle got a yellow against the Netherlands and then one against Portugal, so she’ll miss the game on Sunday.

That’s it!

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