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Originally Posted by Racer
Aside from being the USWNT goalkeeper the last few years, I don't know why Alyssa Naeher is starting. She's given up more goals then any other goalie in the NWSL this season (33 goals in 13 games with next highest being 23 in 15 games). I don't follow the Red Stars closely but from what I've read a lot of this is due to Chicago's poor defense but she's partially to blame as well. She hasn't looked look good at the World Cup. I don't understand why Murphy or Kingsburgy isn't starting given both have been much better in the NWSL this year.
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Her heroics in penalty saves in 2019 is probably part of it. Also she gets a lot of endorsements for a goalie which seems to be what dictates playing time for this team.
They didn't deserve to advance. Both Netherlands and Portugal were better. Feel kind of bad that Portugal missed out of pulling an upset by a few inches. Especially now that the US is going to face Sweden and likely get trounced without Rose.