If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That’s the approach U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes appeared to take in the Group B finale against Australia on Wednesday. With a quarterfinal spot already locked down, Hayes made just one change to her starting line-up, adding Emily Sonnett to the defensive line, while center back Tierna Davidson remained off the game-day roster with a knee contusion. This also means Hayes started two players, Sam Coffey and Trinity Rodman, who were one yellow card away from suspension.
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For her part, Rodman tallied the team’s opening goal, cleaning up a shot from Sophia Smith after a U.S. corner. She stayed in
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