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USWNT player ratings vs. Australia: Trinity Rodman and Rose Lavelle help USA stay perfect at 2024 Paris Olympics
The US women’s national team defeated Australia 2-1 on Wednesday to meet Japan in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Trinity Rodman opened the scoring and Korbin Albert for the second in the second half as the Americans finished the group stage with a perfect 3-0-0 record.
How did everyone perform in the match? Check out our player ratings:
Goalkeepers
Alyssa Naeher
US • GK • #1
Had to deal with a dangerous shot in the first half and closed out the first 45 minutes. Got going a bit late in the second half and wasn’t as confident in 50/50 scenarios. Rating: 7
Defenders
Emily Fox
US • D • #23
Good cooperation with the back line when lower in position and connected in attack when the team was patient in attack. Dropped out around the hour mark and had another match with good chemistry alongside Rodman. Rating: 7
Naomi Girma
US • D • #4
I spent more parts of the first half distributing but intervened after an open look from Mary Fowler to help shift the shot wide. Had a good look at the goal from a set piece distance and blocked a shot on the hour mark. Rating: 7
Emily Sonnett
US • D • #14
First start of the tournament in place of an injured Tierna Davidson. Was vocal in communications on the backline and linked to Girma while being effective in distribution. Rating: 7
Crystal Dunn
US • F • #19
Heavily involved in the attack as an additional outlet on the flank and good vision on goal to force an early save. She won mistakes and was present in the final third early in the first half and was given a clear space. Came off at halftime for Jenna Nighshwonger Rating: 7.5
Midfielders
Will miss the quarter-final after receiving another yellow card in the first three minutes of the match. Worked his way into the game. Rating: 6.5
Lindsey Horan
US • M • #10
It took some punishment in the first half as the team tried to set the pace. Was often an outlet and looked for freedom. Was an asset in facilitating and restarting attacks. Rating: 7
Rose Lavelle
US • M • #16
Excellent movement despite narrow channels against Australia’s low block. Won corners and served effectively on set pieces and was often looking for the final pass into the penalty area. Rating: 8
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Trinity Rodman
US • F • #20
Was a common problem for the Matildas despite the low block. Strong in ball progression and got the attack in dangerous spaces. He scored the opening goal with a toe from a corner kick. Rating: 8
Sophia Smith
US • F • #11
Good exchange with her fellow attackers and won the ball from a corner to score an assist on the opening goal. Rating: 7.5
Mallory Swanson
US • F
Another game with constant movement. Got into dangerous spaces and looked at goal early to challenge the goalkeeper. Rating: 7.5
Replacements
Lynn Williams
US • F • #6
Entered the game for Trinity Rodman. Good positioning and an experienced presence on the top line to help close out the match on counter-press moments. Rating: 7
Jenna Nighswonger
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Subbed in the second half for Dunn. Had good inverted runs and got involved in the attack as an extra option and made good recovery runs. Rating: 7
Korbin Albert
US • M • #15
Came in for Lavelle, but played as a defensive midfielder. Received a yellow card on her first touch, but made up for it with an insurance goal in the 77th minute. Rating: 7.5
Entered the game for Emily Fox. Was a reliable option to end the game defensively. Rating: 7
Croix Bethune
US • M • #7
Was a late match substitute for Mallory Swanson and made her Olympic debut. Rating: N/A
Head coach
Emma Hayes: The USWNT manager made minor adjustments ahead of the final day of play, but it paid off. She will have to force her hands for adjustments due to yellow card knockouts and injuries. Rating: 7.5
