Two nations chasing World Cup glory will do battle today in a match between the United States and Japan. The World Cup match scheduled for 7 p.m. ET will be held at BC Place in Vancouver and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on FOX.
What They're Saying
USA striker Abby Wambach (via Wall Street Journal): "The intangible this year is our coaching staff focuses on the minor details that make all the differences. Even if it's something as small as telling us how to defend the German goal kicks. That made it really hard to get their attack going, you can't underestimate that value."
USA head coach Jill Ellis: I've said all along our best game was ahead of us. We have grown."
Japan head coach Norio Sasaki (via Fox Sports): ''I think [my players] desired too much to go to the final and that might have affected the mentality in some players. But now we are going to the final, and I don't think that kind of pressure is there anymore because they're in the final.''
Japan captain Aya Miyama: "I have the image of winning in my mind. What's important is to score first."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Leading the attack for the United States is Carli Lloyd. The 32-year-old has three goals this tournament and finished last season with the Western New York Flash with eight goals.
USA's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Solo; Klingenberg, Sauerbrunn, Johnston, Krieger; Rapinoe, Brian, Holiday, Heath; Lloyd, Morgan
Colombia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Kaihori; Sameshima, Kumagai, Iwashimizu, Ariyoshi; Miyama, Utsugi, Sakaguchi, Kawasumi; Ogimi, Ohno
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