USYNT blanked by Netherlands at U20 Women’s World Cup

The U.S. youth national team may have gotten off to a strong start at the U20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica, but the squad hit a roadblock Sunday in a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands.

The Netherlands’ three goals included a long-range tally from Dana Foederer in the 55th minute.

The team’s first loss of 2022, the result ended a 13-match unbeaten streak that included 12 wins and one draw. The latter came against the Netherlands on June 28 in France.

Japan took home a 2-0 win over Ghana, putting them in front of the United States and at the top of Group D with six points and a plus-3 goal differential. The Netherlands, which tied its first game, is tied with the U.S. at three points each. With the 3-0 win, though, the Dutch team has a plus-2 goal differential, while the United States’ goal differential sits at zero.

The USYNT next plays Japan at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday to close out the group stage, at the same time the Netherlands faces Ghana.

If Ghana and the Netherlands play to a draw, the USYNT can advance with a win against Japan. If the Netherlands beats Ghana, the USYNT will need to beat Japan by at least two goals to advance.

Full Schedule

Wednesday, Aug. 10:

• Group A
  • Spain 0, Brazil 0
  • Australia 3, Costa Rica 1
• Group B
  • Colombia 1, Germany 0
  • New Zealand 1, Mexico 1

Thursday, Aug. 11:

• Group C
  • Nigeria 1, France 0
  • South Korea 2, Canada 0
• Group D
  • United States 3, Ghana 0
  • Japan 1, Netherlands 0

Saturday, Aug. 13:

• Group A
  • Spain 5, Costa Rica 0
  • Brazil 2, Australia 0
• Group B
  • Mexico 0, Colombia 0
  • Germany 3, New Zealand 0

Sunday, Aug. 14:

• Group C
  • France 3, Canada 1
  • Nigeria 1, South Korea 0
• Group D
  • Netherlands 3, United States 0
  • Japan 2, Ghana 0

Tuesday, Aug. 16:

• Group A
  • Brazil vs. Costa Rica, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1
  • Australia vs. Spain, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
• Group B
  • Colombia vs. New Zealand, 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
  • Mexico vs. Germany, 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

Wednesday, Aug. 17:

• Group C
  • South Korea vs. France, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Plus
  • Nigeria vs. Canada, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
• Group D
  • USA vs. Japan, 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
  • Netherlands vs. Ghana, 7 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Plus

Saturday, Aug. 20:

• Quarterfinal #1: 1st place Group A vs. 2nd place Group B, 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
• Quarterfinal #2: 1st place Group B vs. 2nd place Group A, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

Sunday, Aug. 21:

• Quarterfinal #3: 1st place Group C vs. 2nd place Group D, 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
• Quarterfinal #4: 1st place Group D vs. 2nd place Group C, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

Thursday, Aug. 25:

• Semifinal #1: Winner of QF #1 vs. Winner of QF #3, 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1
• Semifinal #2: Winner of QF #2 vs. Winner of QF #4, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

Sunday, Aug. 28:

• Third-place match, 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 2
• Championship match, 10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1