The Kraken forced overtime but surrendered an important extra point in a 4-3 loss to the Red Wings on Monday. The Kraken entered the game four standings points behind the second wild-card spot.

The two sides will kick off the 2024 W Gold Cup group stage on Tuesday

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Our PSV trio of Dest, Pepi, and Tillman face Dortmund in Champions League knockouts, while Pulisic and Musah make their way in Europa League. Midweek USMNT action is here. Let’s get into it!

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Canada should be considered a tournament favorite. The final group at the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup features three in-region opponents and one guest nation from CONMEBOL. Not only is Canada expected to finish atop the standings, but the United States Women’s National Team’s chief rival should also put in a stern challenge for the title. While Costa Rica appears the likely runner-up on paper, Paraguay and El Salvador could provide a stern test in the pressure cooker of tournament play. All six matches will be held at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, the only part of the competition being contested outside of Southern California.

⚪️ El HISTÓRICO gol de la PARAGUAYA Jéssica Pirayú Martínez para el REAL MADRID

¡INSTINTO GOLEADOR DENTRO DEL AREA!

Gentileza pic.twitter.com/TtcYYKz3YG— MEGA TV (@Megatv_py) October 18, 2020

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The reigning champions of South America look to rule another continent. For the enjoyment of the neutral viewer, Group B at the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup might be the most interesting experience. Brazil is the dominant program in South America with eight Copa América Femenina titles and should travel deep into the current tournament despite being under the stewardship of a recently hired manager. However, Panama, Colombia, and Puerto Rico are hardly shrinking violets and will provide stiff competition, having survived the rigors of respective qualifying campaigns. With the potential of up to three spots in the knockout stage up for grabs, expect this quartet of teams to provide a trio of quarterfinalists.

¡Así de rápido se adelantan! Marta Cox cobra de tiro libre y hace un GOLAZO#PAN 1-0 #FRA

@NBCUniverso y @peacock ➡️ https://t.co/bxb1GqPC62#MundialTelemundo #LaCopaEsNuestra #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/D0eFH6xKrd— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) August 2, 2023

¡La más lista de la clase!

Empata el derbi.

@AtletiFemenino - @realmadridfem I 1-1 I 47'

@teledeporte#CopaDeLaReina I #FutFemRFEF pic.twitter.com/c4mdEm8Oyc— FutFem RFEF (@FutFemRFEF) February 8, 2024

Pulisic busted out of a slump in emphatic fashion on Sunday

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Time to get it started. The United States Women’s National Team take the field tomorrow against the Dominican Republic as they embark on a new journey with the start of the 2024 W Gold Cup. The inaugural tournament is the first chance in 2024 the USWNT have to play, and it’s the first opportunity to win a trophy.

The Kraken’s injury list has emptied and line combinations that worked in the past are giving it another go. That leaves a handful of players in undesirable spots.