Team USA Will Face The Netherlands In FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

By Nereida Moreno
Alex Morgan (right) scored the second American goal of the semifinal.
Alex Morgan (right) scored the second American goal of the semifinal.
Alex Morgan (right) scored the second American goal of the semifinal.
Alex Morgan (right) scored the second American goal of the semifinal.

Team USA Will Face The Netherlands In FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

By Nereida Moreno
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The U.S. National Team will face off against the Netherlands Sunday morning after advancing to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final match for the third consecutive time.

Team USA includes four Chicago Red Stars players: goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, midfielders Julie Ertz and Morgan Brian and defender Tierra Davidson. Striker Sam Kerr plays for Australia, but is back home now since the Matildas were eliminated from the tournament.

Morning Shift talks to Sandra Herrera of the Southside Trap Podcast and Red Stars superfan Maggie Dziubek for a look ahead at Sunday’s match.

GUESTS: Maggie Dziubek, coordinator at Chicago Local 134

Sandra Herrera, co-host of the Southside Trap Podcast

Katie Naughton, Chicago Red Stars defender

LEARN MORE: USWNT vs. Netherlands: Five things to know about 2019 Women’s World Cup final (CBS Sports 7/5/19)