USWNT vs. Mexico live score, updates, highlights and lineups from CONCACAF W Championship

The CONCACAF W Championship features multiple stages of achievement, and the United States have surpassed the first hurdle: securing a spot in the knockout stage, and in the process, a place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Now comes the next step, which is to finish the group stage in style and earn the top spot in Group A. That would set the team up nicely to push for a CONCACAF W Championship title, which secures a 2024 Summer Olympics berth.

To do that, they’ll have to go through tournament host Mexico, who have disappointed thus far through the group stage. Shut out twice in two matches, Mexico is already eliminated from knockout stage contention. Still, the hosts will be motivated to give the home fans something to cheer for, and a scalp of the top-ranked team in the world would help nicely in that regard.

Mexico has struggled in the attack, failing to score in either of its opening two matches against Haiti or Jamaica despite a majority of possession and shots. The side managed just two shots on target amidst 14 total attempts against Haiti last time out, holding 72 percent possession but failing to generate many meaningful chances.

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Sporting News will be following the match live and providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

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USWNT vs. Mexico live updates, highlights from CONCACAF W Championship

16th min.: USWNT hits the post! A Kelley O’Hara ball over the top and into the box for Midge Purce, who gains a step on her defender and pings a diagonal shot off the left post. Purce did well to peel off the defender and create space for herself. 

MIDGE PURCE OFF THE WOODWORK FOR THE @USWNT. 😱 pic.twitter.com/S1fAylcU4U

— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) July 12, 2022

11th min.: USWNT’s Andi Sullivan takes three corner kicks over recent minutes, but Mexico goalkeeper Itzel Gonzalez punches one and catches another.

5th min.: Mexico center back Cristina Ferral with two early giveaways, but the USWNT can’t take advantage. Meanwhile, on the other end, Stephany Mayor takes the first shot for Mexico, but it’s wide right.

1st min.: We’re off. And it’s a fascinating match in a rivalry match with Mexico’s national team coach under significant pressure.

The crowd here at Estadio Universitario doing big cheers for the players of the Mexico WNT and then big boos for Monica Vergara as she’s announced #CWC

— Steph Yang | Horrible Soccer Goose (@thrace) July 12, 2022

There was a moment of silence for a member of Jamaica’s youth national team who was killed in crossfire on her way to training.

5 mins to kick: Anthems are out of the way at El Volcan (Estadio Universitario).

Locked in 😤🇺🇸 @USWNT pic.twitter.com/VQJzL6M3MY

— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) July 12, 2022

120 mins to kick: Former Mexico international Sofia Huerta will face her old teammates as she suits up for the United States tonight on the bench. Huerta, born in Boise, Idaho, made five appearances for Mexico, eligible to play for them via her father who is Mexican-born. However, she knew she wanted to play for the United States if given the opportunity.

“I loved playing for Mexico, but deep down I knew the U.S. was the ultimate dream,” Huerta said. “I thought that I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t try [to play for the United States.”

“It was just a lot of years where I wasn’t getting called in, and a hard decision to decline invitations from Mexico, but three years later once I got the first call-in in 2017 under Jill [Ellis], I just knew. She had brought to my attention that this was a one-time switch and I wouldn’t be able to go back, and I said ‘that’s fine, I’ve been sitting waiting for three years’ so I had a lot of time to sit on this decision.”

“Everything has come full circle.” @schuerta details her journey from playing with the Mexican National Team to earning her role with the #USWNT at the 2022 @ConcacafW Championship 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gPMgzJSRhg

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 10, 2022

USWNT vs. Mexico lineups

In his pre-match press conference, head coach Vlatko Andonovski said there would be changes to the starting lineup against Mexico. Goalkeeper Casey Murphy earns the start ahead of veteran Alyssa Naeher and rookie center back Naomi Girma retained her place in the lineup after an excellent showing against Jamaica.

Ashley Hatch played well against Jamaica, but Alex Morgan comes back into the lineup at center forward. In midfield, entrenched starter Rose Lavelle begins the match on the bench was Ashley Sanchez gets the nod.

USWNT starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): 18-Casey Murphy (GK) — 14-Emily Sonnett, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 12-Naomi Girma, 5-Kelley O’Hara — 10-Lindsey Horan, 17-Andi Sullivan, 2-Ashley Sanchez — 11-Sophia Smith, 13-Alex Morgan, 23-Midge Purce,

USWNT subs (12): 1-Alyssa Naeher (GK), 21-Aubrey Kingsbury (GK), 19-Emily Fox, 3-Alana Cook, 8-Sofia Huerta, 16-Rose Lavelle, 22-Kristie Mewis, 20-Taylor Kornieck, 15-Megan Rapinoe, 9-Mal Pugh, 6-Trinity Rodman, 7-Ashley Hatch

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The Mexico attack has been anemic this tournament, but there’s little else head coach Monica Vergara can do. She’s given a chance for several players to make an impact, but with no one stepping up, she will rely on Maria Sanchez, Alicia Cervantes and Stephany Mayor.

Greta Espinoza was sent off last time out against Haiti, meaning she will be unavailable for that role due to suspension. Along the back, defender Rebeca Bernal, who started each of the last two matches, has withdrawn from the squad due to injury. It will be Cristina Ferral and Casandra Montero at center back. 

Mexico starting lineup (4-4-2, left to right): 12-Itzel Gonzalez (GK) — 5-Jimena Lopez, 14-Casandra Montero, 15-Cristina Ferral, 2-Kenti Robles — 11-Maria Sanchez, 8-Carolina Jaramillo, 6-Alexia Delgado, 20-Diana Garcia — 19-Alicia Cervantes, 10-Stephany Mayor

Mexico subs (12): 1-Emily Alvarado (GK), 21-Melany Villeda (GK), 3-Greta Espinoza, 4-Rebeca Bernal, 13-Bianca Sierra, 7-Myra Delgadillo, 16-Nancy Antonio, 23-Maricarmen Reyes, 17-Jacqueline Ovalle, 18-Joseline Montoya, 9-Katty Martinez, 22-Diana Ordonez

USWNT vs Mexico TV channel, live stream

• Date: Monday, July 11
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• TV channel: None
• Streaming: Paramount+, ViX

The USWNT’s final match in Group A of the CONCACAF W Championship from the Estadio Universitario in Monterrey will be streamed exclusively on CBS platform Paramount+. Univision streaming service ViX will also carry the match for Spanish-language audiences.

tag your current vibe 👇 pic.twitter.com/k3YDGUEBQk

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 9, 2022

USWNT vs. Mexico betting odds & lines

After succeeding as -475 favorites against Jamaica, the United States women continue as heavy favorites against a struggling Mexico side that has found a hard time scoring. Despite that, 4.5 goals is the mark to beat in this game, and the United States will look to hit that on its own to push towards the knockout stage in dominant style.