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Theodore Morehouse's avatar

Great points Grant. Mallory played really well even though she was not awarded that goal ( very iffy call, I thought). Also, Hatch was good just unlucky. No need for me to repeat about how good smith is. And Midge Purce is great as well. She created chaos and multiple scoring opportunities for herself and others. She has pace and strength. No one takes the ball from her. Sanchez showed up more today but only after she forced the team to use her correctly. Good work by Mewis ( she always does good work). And a confident penalty shot. I still think Horan is off her game a bit. All the defenders were good if unchallenged . And “ the kid” ( the 6’1” person) would be the talk of the town if she had put that left footed screamer on frame. Congrats to Trinity on a fine goal from an unfamiliar spot. A good day, overall. But it is sad the women Euros draw 68,000 ( England v Austria ) and Concacaf draws 800.

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Nicholas Alumkal's avatar

Agree on all three of the players you highlighted. Girma was great with her steady presence in the back and outstanding distribution. Your podcast guest, Gwendolyn Oxenham, wrote a feature article on Girma a week ago, such a fascinating story.

Smith had her breakout performance for the national team, an exuberant goal scorer with evasive speed to beat defenders on the dribble and make darting runs in behind. Her future is like a sunrise: extravagantly bright and full of promise.

Lastly, Huerta had two magnificent assists and is so good at getting involved in the attack at that RB slot.

Andonovski has his work cut for him in the coming year, but in a positive way, with an abundance of talented players making a case for themselves to be on the “plane to Australia/New Zealand.”

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