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The U.S. Shoots For World Cup History

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The US Women's Soccer Program Is Dealing With an Identity Crisis

The United States women's soccer team has been hit hard by injuries and retirements. Jeff Pearlman says fans may be surprised to see some of the players who have played in past World Cups at this year's tournament. He says there are a lot of fresh faces on US roster, 14 of them playing their very first World Cup. "You finally need to see those young players come through," he says.

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