Kassouf: Three big talking points from the USWNT’s scoreless draw with England

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So, that was that: The much-anticipated England vs. United States clash at Wembley Stadium ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.

Boring? No, not at all. Revealing? Maybe not entirely, either, considering the circumstances. For the U.S., those included the absence of the entire starting front three that helped win an Olympic gold medal about than four months ago.

So, what were the main takeaways for the Americans in their penultimate match of this restorative year? Let’s dive in.

A healthy dose of defending

A round of applause for Casey Krueger, please. A week after putting in a solid shift for the Washington Spirit only to fall to Barbra Banda’s brilliance in the NWSL Championship, Krueger was the most consistent American player on the field on Saturday at Wembley.