The USWNT is finally returning to action. Interim boss Twila Kilgore will be spearheading the American ladies preparing to kick off 2024 with the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup. They will lock horns against the Dominican Republic for their group stage opener at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Tuesday at 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT.

2024 marks the expansion of the popular men’s continental competition to include women’s teams, providing the U.S. and other nations in the confederation with an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Olympics. With the anticipation mounting, let’s delve deeper into the expected lineups, injury updates, and how to catch the action live.

USWNT vs Dominican Republic: Preview

With the USWNT drawn alongside Argentina as well as Mexico in Group A, there is no doubt how important this clash is for them. Speaking about their form, they are coming off two consecutive wins from the December friendlies they played against China. Certainly, Lindsey Horan and Co. will be looking to win the fixture. 

On the other hand, the Dominican Republic is coming off a narrow 0-1 victory against Guyana in the Gold Cup qualifiers. They will certainly look to surprise the USWNT on their home soil. 

USWNT vs Dominican Republic: Injuries 

Center back, Alana Cook had to be removed from the 23-player roster for the Gold Cup because of a minor knee injury sustained during the NWSL preseason. In her place, veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn was selected as a replacement. Meanwhile, there are no such injury concerns for the Dominican Republic. 

USWNT vs Dominican Republic: Expected line-ups

USWNT (4-3-3): Naeher (GK); Fox, Nighswonger, Girma, Dunn; Horan, Sonnett, Lavelle; Rodman, Smith, Fishel 

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Dominican Republic (4-4-2): Pena (GK); Mercedes, Cuevas, Reed, Colon; Marte, Vallecillo, Peralta, K. Gonzalez; Oviedo, Asenjo

USWNT vs Dominican Republic: Head-to-head and Prediction

Total matches played: 1

Won by USWNT: 1

Won by Dominican Republic: 0

Draw: 0

The last time these two teams met was in the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was a group-stage game, and the USWNT ended up winning the game with a staggering 14-0 scoreline. That day, they set the record for the most goals scored and the largest margin of victory. They will now meet more than a decade later in the Gold Cup.

We predict that the USWNT will embark on its Gold Cup journey with a 3-0 win against the Dominican Republic.

Where to watch USWNT vs Dominican Republic? 

Viewers will have the opportunity to stream the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup live online through Paramount+ and ESPN+. Furthermore, fans can tune in to ESPN Deportes for coverage, accessible for streaming on Fubo in the United States.

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