[oldalum]

A very frustrating game. Louisville used an effective press with a bevy of fast energetic players including 4 or 5 off the bench, and we turned the ball over early and often (and many unforced), including one of which led to the early goal. After a lot of yelling from the coaches we tried going over the top of the press but it was infrequently effective though dangerous when it worked. We finally started getting the ball to our holding mid after Bhuta replaced Leal-Schuman at that position. Offensively we had some great opportunities but the Louisville keeper was never tested. Our 19 shots missed wide, high, or hit the post; the GK's 5 saves were all hit right at her. Will be good to get back our #1 GK, defender, and holding mid to stabilize the defense. The coaches were frequently yelling to try to get the players to position themselves and play how they wanted; hopefully the film session from this game will help. Especially missing the 5 experienced players to the U20 World Cup, this is a young and inexperienced team.

[oldalum]

A very frustrating game. Louisville used an effective press with a bevy of fast energetic players including 4 or 5 off the bench, and we turned the ball over early and often (and many unforced), including one of which led to the early goal. After a lot of yelling from the coaches we tried going over the top of the press but it was infrequently effective though dangerous when it worked. We finally started getting the ball to our holding mid after Bhuta replaced Leal-Schuman at that position. Offensively we had some great opportunities but the Louisville keeper was never tested. Our 19 shots missed wide, high, or hit the post; the GK's 5 saves were all hit right at her. Will be good to get back our #1 GK, defender, and holding mid to stabilize the defense. The coaches were frequently yelling to try to get the players to position themselves and play how they wanted; hopefully the film session from this game will help. Especially missing the 5 experienced players to the U20 World Cup, this is a young and inexperienced team.