Lionel Messi in a soccer match
Lionel Messi in a soccer match

USWNT to Face Mexico in Olympic Send-Off Match

The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is set to clash with Mexico in a highly anticipated friendly match on Saturday, July 13th, at 3:30 p.m. ET in Harrison, New Jersey. Soccer fans across the US can tune in to Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock to catch all the live action. This game marks a crucial preparation step for both teams, especially for the USWNT as they gear up for the 2024 Olympic Games and look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Olympic Women’s Soccer Team, recently announced by coach Emma Hayes, is eager to fine-tune their strategies.

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Adding to the excitement, a special pre-match ceremony will honor the USWNT’s historic victory at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This celebration is part of a new initiative called “Legacy Matches,” designed to commemorate pivotal moments in American soccer history.

These Impact Legacy Matches will become an annual tradition, spotlighting significant games that have positively influenced future generations of US National Team players across all levels, from youth to senior and extended national teams.

Lionel Messi in a soccer matchLionel Messi in a soccer match

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Looking ahead to the broadcast, Telemundo Deportes has assembled a stellar commentary team. Led by Andrés Cantor, an eight-time Emmy Award winner and Hall of Famer, the team also includes Olympic soccer player and analyst Manuel Sol, and professional soccer coach and analyst Natalia Astrain. Their expert insights will enrich the viewing experience for fans.

Alex Morgan playing for USWNTAlex Morgan playing for USWNT

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Following their match against Selección Femenina De Fútbol De México, the USWNT will travel to Washington D.C. for an Olympic send-off game against Costa Rica on Tuesday, July 16th, at 7:30 p.m. ET. This match, also broadcast on Universo and Peacock, will be the final home game before the Olympics.

After the Costa Rica game, the United States team will have just nine days before their Olympic debut against Zambia in Nice. Copán Álvarez will provide play-by-play commentary for the Olympic matches, with analysis from Sol and Astrain.

Carlota Vizmanos will host the coverage for both the Mexico and Costa Rica matches and will be joined by the commentary team for a post-game show after the Costa Rica send-off. Together, they will offer in-depth analysis of the Olympic team’s performance and discuss key storylines leading into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Telemundo’s USWNT Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Group Stage Broadcast Schedule

Date Time (ET) Match Platform
Thursday, July 25 3 p.m. USA vs. Zambia Universo, Peacock
Sunday, July 28 3 p.m. USA vs. Germany Telemundo, Peacock
Wednesday, July 31 1 p.m. Australia vs. USA Universo, Peacock

Schedule is subject to change. Coverage will begin one hour before the start of key matches.

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