⚽️ USWNT's Edge Vs. Dutch? Instilling Fear

Team USA became and stayed great by being stronger and more ruthless than opponents. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The USWNT has a unique ability they can use against the Netherlands … Which teams are on the rise and which are falling in the latest World Cup power rankings? … and more! By its own admission, the United States made a soft start to its Women's World Cup title defense. Now things get hard, literally, and most especially, physically. While they have said the right things about giving equal respect to everyone, the Americans have had their next game (coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) firmly on the radar from the moment the World Cup draw was made. The Netherlands, which put up a stout challenge to the USA before losing in the 2019 final, is a fiercely difficult opponent to face at this early stage of the competition. Talented, skillful and determined, the Dutch are also unusually well set up to go toe-to-toe with the world champs, but there is one area the USA feels it has the edge. Being scary. One of the biggest misnomers about this American team — and perhaps the most insulting — is that they are a pleasant, friendly group of women who walk around with smiles on their faces. That might be the case off the field. Come game time, it could not be further from the truth. Throughout the history of the national team program, the USA became great and stayed great, by being stronger, more ruthless and more intimidating than whichever team was unfortunate enough to face it. Right now, they understand the importance of that mindset, and the fear-inducing aura it creates, more than ever. "When you show how physical you are going to be, or are physical dominant, it makes other teams go, ‘Oh crap – we are going to have to bring our A-game, as well," forward Lynn Williams told me, when asked about the most effective ways to set down a marker during a World Cup campaign. "Physicality is hugely important." For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Which teams capture spots in the top 10 of the latest [World Cup power rankings]( Martin Rogers has the answers. - Rose Lavelle introduced herself with a [key goal in the 2019 World Cup final](. Now, the central midfielder hopes to become the everyday spark plug for the USWNT. Laken Litman has the story. - Buffalo QB Josh Allen will enter the 2023 season with a [good-but-not-great supporting cast](. It's time for him to win the Super Bowl anyway, writes Henry McKenna. - Cowboys camp is mere days away. David Helman takes an early look at what the [team's 53-man roster could look like]( while examining potential positional battles. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers (MLBN, 10:10 p.m. ET) The Blue Jays continue their road trip against one of the hottest teams in baseball when they battle the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Japan vs Costa Rica (Wednesday, FS1, 1 a.m. ET) Japan aims to pick up its second consecutive win at the World Cup when it battles Costa Rica. Spain vs Zambia (Wednesday, FS1, 3:30 a.m. ET) Spain looks to continue its domination at the World Cup when it faces Zambia. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( Jalen Hurts to win the 2023-24 NFL MVP (+1200) From FOX Sports NFL Analyst: Geoff Schwartz Hurts was the leader for the MVP award last season before injuring his shoulder late. 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