Spirit in Paris: Matchday 2
Before Ashley Hatch and the Washington Spirit take on Gotham FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup at 6:00 p.m., six Spirit players representing three countries will take the pitch in France for their second matches of the Olympics.
11:00 a.m. ET: Colombia vs. New Zealand
Preview:
Colombia and forward Leicy Santos will look for their first points of the tournament and first ever win at an Olympic Games when they take on New Zealand. Las Cafeteras are coming off a tough 2-3 loss to France where Mayra Ramírez was ejected late in the match.
How to Watch:
Fans in the United States can watch the match on Peacock.
3:00 p.m. ET: Canada vs. France
Preview:
Gabby Carle and Canada came from behind to beat New Zealand in their Olympic opener, but now face the host nation France who is currently ranked second in the world.
How to Watch:
Fans in the United States can watch the match on Peacock.
3:00 p.m. ET: USA vs. Germany
Preview:
Coming off a 3-0 victory over Zambia, Casey Krueger and the USWNT now face 2016 gold medalist Germany. After opening the scoring against the Copper Queens on Thursday, star forward Trinity Rodman will look to continue her strong start to the tournament.
¡YA LO GANA ESTADOS UNIDOS!
Trinity Rodman marca una linda anotación y se colocan arriba en el partido
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Telemundo APP https://t.co/tkmGSb5MHN#OlimpicosTelemundo #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/e6X08DfU3s— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 25, 2024
She’ll be up against a familiar foe in goal: Gotham FC’s Ann-Katrin Berger. Back on June 23, Rodman scored on Berger when the Spirit defeated Gotham 2-0
WHAT A STRIKE
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) June 23, 2024
Spirit rookie Croix Bethune was added to the 18-player matchday roster to replace Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave) for last Thursday’s match, and may be filling in during Sunday’s match as well. Hal Hershfelt is also in Paris serving as an alternate.
How to Watch:
The Spirit is hosting a watch party at The Brighton, and Spirit Bar Network partners metrobar and Astro Beer Hall will also be hosting watch parties.
Fans can watch the game live on USA Network and Peacock in English or on Telemundo in Spanish.
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