PUBLISHED : 3 Aug 2023 at 13:45
AUCKLAND: United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to “raise the standard” heading into the Women’s World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal.
The two-time defending champions limped through to a last-16 tie against Sweden after holding on for a 0-0 stalemate against…