USA prepares for Women's World Cup with matches against top team Spain
With less than a year until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the U.S. women's national soccer team is testing its mettle with two friendlies…
NPR reports: With less than a year until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the U.S. women's national soccer team is testing its mettle with two friendlies against the world's top team, Spain.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Spain, USA and Women's World Cup.
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