The USWNT will face Colombia in the quarterfinals of the W Gold Cup, with that contest set to take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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U.S. finished as runners-up in Group AEntered draw as the fourth seedsRemain on course for continental gloryGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The pairings for the last-eight of the continental competition have been determined following the conclusion of group stage action. The United States finished as runners-up in Group A after suffering a shock defeat to Mexico that brought an 80-game, 23-year unbeaten run against CONCACAF rivals to a close.
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The USWNT, who are back in the hunt for major honours after surrendering their global crown at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, were seeded fourth in the draw and will meet fifth-seeded Colombia for the right to fill a place in the semifinals.
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They will be led into battle by national team captain Lindsey Horan, while the vast experience of legendary forward Alex Morgan can still be called upon. There is also plenty of potential in their ranks, to go alongside the pedigree, with the likes of Jaedyn Shaw, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith expected to have bright international futures.
WHAT NEXT?
The other quarterfinal match-ups will see Mexico face Paraguay, top-seeded Canada tackle Costa Rica and Brazil lock horns with arch-rivals Argentina. All of those still in the competition are hoping to make their way to the final on March 10 – which will take place at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.