The US Women’s National Team hosts Canada, Brazil and Argentina in the 2021 SheBelieves Cup. The tournament takes place in Orlando and begins Thursday, February 18.
This is an Olympic Games year, so the SheBelieves Cup will serve as important preparation for the Olympics. The Olympic Games are hosted in Tokyo, Japan and run July 23 through August 8.
Team USA’s SheBelieves Cup 2021 TV schedule:
- Thursday, February 18: USA vs. Canada, 7:00 PM on Fox Sports 1
- Sunday, February 21: USA vs. Brazil, 3:00 PM on Fox Sports 1
- Wednesday, February 24: USA vs. Argentina, 7:00 PM on Fox Sports 1
Viewing tips:
We encourage the girls (parents too!) to watch part of each game to see what high level soccer looks like. Many young kids get bored watching sports — they would rather play! — but they are more likely to watch a game if they have specific viewing goals. Things to look for:
Do players keep the ball moving while they play, or do they stop the ball and look around?- Do players get their heads up and turn away from defenders, or do they play with heads down and dribble into defenders?
- Do players keep the ball either by dribbling or passing, or do they kick the ball and chase it?
- Do players always dribble forward toward goal, or do they occasionally dribble or pass sideways or backward to find open space?
- When the USA is attacking, do the backs stay back near their own goal, or do they move forward to help the attack? How far forward?
Georgia connections:
Team USA’s tournament roster includes NTH Academy alumni Emily Sonnett (top row, center in the 2004 photo on the left) and goalkeeper Jane Campbell (holding the ball in the 2005 photo on the right). Another Georgia girl in the squad is Kelley O’Hara.