The chase for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup will take its final step on Sunday. Two teams that have already qualified for the tournament will do battle in a match between the United States and Costa Rica. The contest scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at PPL Park in Philadelphia and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
What They’re Saying
United States defender Meghan Klingenberg (via ESPNW): “I frigging love Tobin [Heath]. She's so technically sound and smart about the game that for me, it makes it easy. And so I know as long as I'm giving her good support, she's going to make a good decision with the ball. And whenever I have the ball, she's going to give me a good angle in support. I think we work together really well."
United States head coach Jillian Ellis: "I didn't have a lot of familiarity with [Klingenberg]. I never questioned her ability to get forward. But I wanted to see more out of her as far as defensively, what she can do one-on-one, and now I've seen both sides of the ball. She's been fantastic and just offers us a whole lot coming up that left side."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Lloyd featured in 19 matches for the Western New York Flash last season. The 32-year-old finished with eight goals.
USA's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Harris; O'Hara, Engen, Rampone, Klingenberg; Holiday, Rapinoe, Lloyd; Press, Wambach, Heath
Costa Rica's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Diaz; Rodriguez, Cruz, Sanchez, Saenz; Cruz, Alvarado, Rodriguez; Acosta, Venegas, Herrera
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