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USWNT Takes 2nd Draw Of Group Stage, Advances To Knockouts

Team USA avoided a disaster in the Women&#8217;s World Cup earlier today, scrapping through and earning a tie against Portugal to secure a spot in the Round of 16. This was a significant moment, as a loss would have sent the US team home, a shocking outcome given that they were favorites to win the tournament.
The match was far from the cakewalk that fans and pundits expected, with USA and Portugal battling to a goalless draw. Portugal controlled the final 15 minutes of the game, threatening to break through the defensive line of Team USA. Were it not for a few close misses — just six inches to the left — the Portuguese Team could have upset Team USA. 
This wasn&#8217;t the performance many were hoping for from Team USA. Despite their youth, we expected a dominant offensive team — the kind that racked up three goals against Vietnam. However, the US has been struggling to find its footing in offense. Compared to the commanding seven-goal victory that the Netherlands had over Vietnam, the USA&#8217;s three goals seem less than stellar. 
On the other hand, defense has been a strong point for the American side. The goalless draw against Portugal was mainly due to their defensive solidity. Yet, as they progress into the knockout rounds, they&#8217;ll face teams much stronger than Portugal. Will their defense hold up against these higher-caliber teams, and can their offense find the net more consistently?
Despite their shaky performance, the betting odds suggest that Team USA is still a favorite to win the tournament. Yet, as we saw against Portugal, the outcome of a game isn&#8217;t always reflective of the odds.
The American Team needs to pull themselves together if they hope to defend their World Cup title. The knockout stage won&#8217;t be forgiving of their current offensive shortcomings. There&#8217;s still time to turn things around, but they&#8217;ll need to do so quickly.
Currently, the odds favor Team USA at +200, but the upcoming games will be the real test of how good this Team truly is. If their offensive struggles persist, these odds may not stay in their favor for long. For now, we can only wait and see whether Team USA will rise to the occasion or let their World Cup dreams slip through their fingers.
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