World Cup contenders navigate turbulence less than 100 days before kickoff
The HinduInjuries and upsets among top Women’s World Cup contenders show there are plenty of twists and turns to be had with less than 100 days before the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand. Olympic champions Canada were left without several key veterans in their 2-1 loss against France on Tuesday, and coach Bev Priestman told reporters she would likely have to take an extended group into the preparation camp as they try to plan “with and without some very critical players”. “So as individuals we need to go home to our home environments, make sure we’re ticking all the boxes, being our best selves.” For defending champions United States, who are aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive title, the challenge is filling the hole left behind by goal-scoring machine Mallory Swanson, who went down with a torn patella tendon over the weekend. “With losing Mal, obviously, conceptually we may look slightly different,” head coach Vlatko Andonovski told reporters after their 1-0 win over Ireland on Tuesday.
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