For Sweden, Peter Gerhardsson has replaced Pia Sundhage, who crafted the defensive-minded game plan to eliminate the U.S.
Meanwhile, for the U.S., Vlatko Andonovski will get his first taste of major tournament action since taking over from former USWNT coach Jill Ellis.
He has had the benefit of coaching the defending FIFA Women’s World Cup champions, a vastly experienced squad that includes several of the greatest players in the history of the women’s game, namely Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.
Sweden’s attack is spearheaded by Sofia Jakobsen with 23 career international goals, as well as Stina Blackstenius, who scored against the U.S.
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