In the aftermath of the USWNT’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca lament some confounding lineup decisions and extol the heroics of captain Lindsey Horan. Jill Ellis, who coached the U.S. to its 2015 and 2019 World Cup trophies, joins to give her take on the team’s performance and what she’d change ahead of a pivotal matchup with Portugal. Plus, still in search of a new USWNT nickname, Brendan and Rebecca round up some of the best audience submissions.

Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, as they team up again to celebrate the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They’ll talk about all the superstars, the drama … and, of course, the U.S. women, who are hoping to secure their third World Cup win in a row.

‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is an Apple News Original podcast presented by State Farm®. 

For around-the-clock World Cup news, plus live scores and standings, follow along on the Apple News app in My Sports, where available.

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Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, as they team up again to celebrate the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They’ll talk about all the superstars, the drama … and, of course, the U.S. women, who are hoping to secure their third World Cup win in a row. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is an Apple News Original podcast presented by State Farm®. For around-the-clock World Cup news, plus live scores and standings, follow along on the Apple News app in My Sports, where available.

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Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

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