USWNT vs. New Zealand time, TV channel, stream, lineups for 2022 SheBelieves Cup

Kyle Bonn

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A youthful USWNT side began its 2022 SheBelieves Cup with a 0-0 draw with Czech Republic on Thursday, and while the result was not what the Americans wanted, there were still plenty of positives to take into the second match of the yearly event.

No Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath or Christen Press on the roster this winter, so it's all about the youth movement for Vlatko Andonovski.

Young players like Tierna Davidson, Sophia Smith, and Catarina Macario were given the keys to the team on Thursday, to mixed results. The U.S. held 64 percent possession, out-shot the Czech Republic 18-6 (8-1 on target), and piled up 10 corners, but overall the hosts weren't a massive threat.

Andonovski preached patience with all the young players after the scoreless draw, noting that this is a new crop of players from across the country that hasn't exactly had the opportunity to develop any chemistry.

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"There were a lot of players that haven't played together or haven't been on the field together," Andonovski said after the Czech Republic match. "We're going to have to be patient with everyone on the field today and give them more time."

Next up is New Zealand, who the U.S. last met at the Summer Olympics two years ago and beat soundly 6-1 in group stage play. Of the six USWNT goalscorers in that game, only Rose Lavelle is on the current SheBelieves Cup roster.

How to watch USWNT vs. New Zealand

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Streaming: fuboTV, Prende TV

Sunday's match between the United States and New Zealand from Carson, California will be broadcast on ABC in the USA.

That channel be streamed on fuboTV and new users can take advantage of a free trial.

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USWNT vs. New Zealand projected lineups

Along with the aforementioned veterans off the roster, there are other familiar faces who were also left off. Abby Dahlkemper, Sam Mewis, and Lindsey Horan are all recovering from injuries, while Crystal Dunn is pregnant and due in May.

Julie Ertz is also not in the mix, left off for undisclosed reasons with Andonovski refusing to be drawn on her status. Ertz has not signed her contract with NWSL expansion side Angel City FC with reports swirling that she will not play for the club this season. Andonovski's only hint was saying Ertz is "not physically ready" to play at this time.

Just like in the previous match, with the roster in such flux and so many young players brought in, it's extremely difficult to predict how Andonovski will approach this match. The indication from his post-match comments is that he will stick with similar personnel to give them more time playing together as a unit, but obviously that can change at any moment.

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Winger Trinity Rodman got 30 minutes off the bench in the opening match, and while Andonovski was coy about easing the 19-year-old into the side, after the match he confirmed she needs "more minutes, more caps, more games," so she could see increased playing time over the next two games.

Kelley O'Hara earned her 149th cap in the opener, captaining the side for the second time in her career. As one of the veterans on the roster, she could again be deployed to offer leadership. Becky Sauerbrunn came off the bench against the Czech Republic for her 200th cap. Ashley Hatch will also be pushing for playing time up front, and could replace Catarina Macario at center forward.

United States projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Murphy (GK) — O'Hara, Cook, Davidson, Fox — Mewis, Sullivan, Lavelle — Smith, Hatch, Rodman.

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New Zealand was pegged back by Iceland 1-0 in its opener, conceding in the first minute and unable to find an equalizer. Overall, New Zealand held more possession but was out-shot by Iceland throughout the match.

A-League leading scorer Hannah Wilkinson started up front but was withdrawn in the 55th minute, unable to find the back of the net. Indiana forward Gabi Rennie came in to replace Wilkinson, and the 20-year-old could see more time as she looks to be one for the future. Another one from the college ranks is midfielder Daisy Cleverley who currently plays for Georgetown.

Two defenders who started for New Zealand in the opener against Iceland, Abby Erceg and C.J. Bott, both logged own-goals in the heavy Olympics defeat the last time the Football Ferns met the USA, and the pair will be looking for revenge. Erceg's center-back partner Meikayla Moore has 15 appearances for Liverpool since joining them two years ago.

Rebekah Stott made an appearance in the opening round loss, completing a year-long journey after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.

New Zealand projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Nayler (GK) — Riley, Erceg, Moore, Bott — Bowen, Percival, Cleverley — Hassett, Wilkinson, Rennie.

Kyle Bonn

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Kyle Bonn, is a Syracuse University broadcast journalism graduate with over a decade of experience covering soccer globally. Kyle specializes in soccer tactics and betting, with a degree in data analytics. Kyle also does TV broadcasts for Wake Forest soccer, and has had previous stops with NBC Soccer and IMG College. When not covering the game, he has long enjoyed loyalty to the New York Giants, Yankees, and Fulham. Kyle enjoys playing racquetball and video games when not watching or covering sports.