Youth movement brings a boost to USWNT's World Cup three-peat aspirations

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Trinity Rodman, Alyssa Thompson and Sophia Smith are among the players expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to U.S. women's World Cup title bid.

The U.S. women’s national team picked up a 2-0 win over Wales on Sunday in its final match before the World Cup, a key confidence boost heading into the 32-team tournament.“I definitely ask them questions,” she said. “They’re all on TikTok and I’ve refused to get on TikTok. I’m always a little late with the new trends and stuff, but it’s just like a point of humor for them. And for me.Smith, the third youngest of the 14 World Cup debutantes on the U.S.

That’s not to suggest the young players don’t respect their elders. In many cases, those players inspired them to get into the game in the first place. “I’ve looked up to these players for such a long time,” Thompson said. “Every game I’m like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m able to here now.’ ”

 

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