US women’s soccer to play Portugal in pair of exhibitions
CHICAGO (AP) — The world champion U.S. women’s team will play a pair of exhibitions against Portugal on its victory tour, on Aug. 29 at Philadelphia and five days later at St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Americans open the tour on Aug. 3 against Ireland at Pasadena, California.
The U.S. Soccer Federation said Wednesday a pair of additional friendlies are planned for Oct. 3 and 6.
All 23 players on the World Cup roster will be selected for the games.
The U.S. has a 16-game unbeaten streak that includes 13 consecutive wins.
AP FILE PHOTO: United States’ Megan Rapinoe, center, holds the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women’s World Cup final soccer match at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
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