ESPN FC Futbol W: SheBelieves Matchday 1 Recap + Ali Talks With Kenza Dali and Savy King + Top 5 Goals
Mar 4, 2026
Lindsey Horan, veteran USWNT midfielder and leader now with Denver, reflects on tournament grit and guiding younger players. Kenza Dali, creative attacking midfielder for San Diego Wave, talks role, tactical freedom, and club ambitions. Savvy King, Angel City defender and cardiac arrest survivor, shares her comeback, foundation work on AEDs/CPR, and goals returning to play.
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Canada Broke Drought With Structure And Set Pieces
- Canada emphasized structure and set-piece efficiency to break a scoring drought.
- Ali pointed to Vanessa Gilles' aerial threat and two decisive set-piece goals that exposed Colombia's defensive lapses.
Use A Strong Midfield Spine To Control Rivalry Games
- Against Canada, prioritize mental control and the little execution details rather than getting drawn into emotion.
- Ali recommended a strong midfield spine (Sam, Lindsey, Rose) to stabilize tempo and counter Canada's physicality.
Kenza Dali Spent Offseason Training With Minimal Breaks
- Kenza Dali barely rested in the off-season, balancing family time with continuous training.
- She described one-week breaks after World Cup events and daily training routines that leave little extended downtime.