Where to watch USA vs Netherlands live stream, TV channel, lineups for USWNT Women's World Cup group match

With victory over Vietnam in the books and their Women's World Cup journey officially under way, the No. 1 ranked USWNT now turn to a much stiffer opponent as they match up against the Netherlands in Group E play.

Ranked ninth in the world, the Dutch picked up three points in their opener as well, topping Portugal 1-0 as they protected an early goal. The Oranje are loaded with top European-based talent and it will present a tough test for the United States who have their eyes set on a historic third straight World Cup title.

One only need to look four years back to realize just how high-powered this matchup is, as these two teams met in the 2019 Women's World Cup final in France. The U.S. lifted the trophy after winning 2-0, with many of this year's Dutch squad present for that defeat.

This time around, questions remain in attack for both these teams. The United States underwhelmed against Vietnam, creating loads of chances but failing to finish many of them off. The Netherlands, meanwhile, are still working star Lieke Martens back to her old self after years of injury troubles, and have few true stars who can help fill those attacking shoes.

The potential return of Rose Lavelle should aid that quest for the USA as they aim ever higher in this competition, but this match will still be won in the defensive and midfield areas of the pitch, as two possessionally dominant sides go toe to toe.

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What time does USA vs Netherlands kick off?

This 2023 Women's World Cup Group E match at Wellington Regional Stadium kicks off locally on July 27 at 1 p.m. local time in New Zealand.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

USA vs Netherlands projected lineups & team news

USA head coach Vlatko Andonovski was thought ready to make two tweaks to his strongest lineup against Vietnam, with Rose Lavelle starting in midfield and Julie Ertz moving back to her natural defensive midfield spot. Here against the toughest group opponent they'll face, the expectation was that we'll see the strongest possible XI for the United States and the one we're likely to see moving forward through the tournament.

Instead, the USWNT boss pulled a fast one, and surprised everyone by naming the exact same starting lineup that was deployed in the tournament opener.

That means Alana Cook remains on the bench, leaving Ertz is in defense alongside Naomi Girma. Lavelle, who is the most creative midfielder in the squad and played 30 minutes against Vietnam, was thought to be back to full match fitness from her knee injury, but remains a substitute for now.

USA confirmed starting lineup (4-3-3): Naeher (GK) — Dunn, Girma, Ertz, Fox — Horan, Sullivan, DeMelo — Smith, Morgan, Rodman.

The Dutch deployed a first-choice starting lineup against Portugal in their group-stage opener, but seeing as they have one less day to recover than their opponents, a few changes could be necessitated.

The Netherlands are loaded in central defense, meaning head coach Andries Jonker could have elected to bring on Aniek Nouwen if he wanted to give one of his regulars a rest, but instead he sticks with the same back line he used in the first match.

Exciting up-and-coming 19-year-old Esmee Brugts started at wing-back against Portugal, and Jonker has stuck with the youngster rather than turn to a more experienced player like full-back Kerstin Casparij for that spot, which would have given them a bit more defensive solidity against such a strong USA forward group.

Up front, Katja Snoeijs will enters the lineup alongside Lieke Martens due to the ankle injury to Lineth Beerensteyn, who has been confirmed as out for this match.

Netherlands confirmed starting lineup (3-1-4-2): van Domselaar (GK) — Spitse, van der Gragt, Janssen — Roord — Pelova, Groenen, van de Donk, Brugts — Snoeijs, Martens.

USA vs Netherlands betting odds & lines

As overall top tournament favorites and ranked number one in the world by FIFA, the United States are understandably going to be favorites in nearly all single matches throughout this tournament – unless they are devastated by injuries or put together a string of poor performances.

They are indeed favorites here, but not nearly to the level we've seen them labeled as of late, owing to the strength of the Netherlands. With the outcome of this heavyweight battle expected to put forth the likely group winner, the two sides are considered to have a chance at securing all three points.

Goals are thought to be at a premium here, as both teams earned shutout victories in their opening matches, and neither unleashed an onslaught of goals up front.