Today the US WNT won their 8th Algarve Cup, beating Iceland 4-2 with another strong performance from midfielders Shannon Boxx and Carli Lloyd. Alex Morgan was the tournament’s top goal scorer and has once again proven that she’ll be an important tool during the Women’s World Cup.
The US looks to be very threatening offensively, but the defense seems to not yet be at its best. Barnhart did the best she could to defend the two Icelandic goals and managed her box very well – actively collecting crosses and playing sweeper keeper. Will it be enough earn her the starting spot in Germany?
Congratulations are also in order to Canada for winning the Cyprus cup 2-1 in extra time against The Netherlands. The two goals from Canada’s Emily Zurrer will be enough to get her extra attention from defenders during the World Cup. Too bad the Dutch didn’t qualify for the big tournament, they were fun to watch.