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Group B takes the field. Day 2 of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup has arrived, and Group B takes center stage. The scene will be Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, where Panama will take on Colombia, followed by Brazil facing Puerto Rico.

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The USWNT take the field for the first time in 2024. The United States Women’s National Team finally are set to take the field. Tonight, they play in their first ever W Gold Cup match when they take on the Dominican Republic. It’s the first chance of the year to show that the team has improved from a tumultuous 2023 that saw them have their worst ever finish in the Women’s World Cup and has seen a coaching change and the departure of a few legends.

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The W Gold Cup begins! The 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup is here! The tournament begins tonight at Dignity Health Sports Park with Group A action, and the first match pits Mexico against Argentina. Mexico is a team that has the talent to take the leap to the next level, and it feels like they are ready to make that leap.

The veteran striker will replace the 22-year-old, who will now be sidelined for an extended period

The USMNT defender is clearly a fan of tradition

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Which players could hit new heights at the tournament? The inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup is set to kick off, providing a new international tournament to crown a regional champion. The eight best Caribbean, North American, and Central American teams are joined by four invitees from South America based on their respective finishes at the 2022 Copa América Femenina. The competition provides an opportunity for glory, different opposition, and, for some participants, additional meaningful matches in advance of the summer’s Olympic Games.

Una extensa corrida de banda de Jacqueline Ovalle para anotar su doblete y el tercero de su equipo ante Atlas. #FOXLigaMX presenta #LigaMXFemenil con @daniella_lg @pulpozuniga pic.twitter.com/Ezn3qZZAg8— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) May 20, 2023

Mas tá aí o gol da Tarciane #PaulistãoNaHBOMax pic.twitter.com/m68VsMG3ZF— HBO Max Brasil (@HBOMaxBR) November 26, 2023

[@fedefutbolcrc](https://twitter.com/fedefutbolcrc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) pone el marcador 2-0 a favor. | [#CWC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) pic.twitter.com/KhU5bsonzr— Concacaf W (@ConcacafW) [July 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/ConcacafW/status/1544463124614582273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

@fesfut_sv se ponía 2-0 arriba con ese gol. El marcador al 60' es 3-2 a favor.#CWU20 #WeBelong pic.twitter.com/wFHbfukN1c— Concacaf W (@ConcacafW) March 5, 2022

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.

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The USWNT opens the tournament against a Caribbean opponent. The newest edition of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup begins this year, providing a “flagship” championship for the region. The United States Women’s National Team hosts the 12-team tournament and can add another bauble to an already packed trophy case. The opening fixture is against Dominican Republic, which has reached the first final regional or global competition in program history. As with all Group A matches, the host is Carson, California’s Dignity Health Sports Park, a 27,000-seat soccer-specific stadium with a Bandera Bermuda® grass surface.

¡ ' ' boleto !

Ellas son las elegidas por Henry Parra para iniciar nuestra concentración en San Diego en el Complejo Chula Vista hasta el 15 de febrero con miras al partido por los play-offs de la W Gold Cup 2024. pic.twitter.com/6vLmQxUfK3— Selección Dominicana de Futbol (@sedofutbol) February 8, 2024

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: @Sedofutbol

@TTFootballAssoc vs @sedofutbol

: Youtube (TTFA or Sedofutbol) : 5 p.m.#OneSportingCaribbean #WeBelong #WomensFootball #CaribbeanFootball #Football #Soccer pic.twitter.com/Z5PeNovJA6— Unveil+ (@unveilplus) November 26, 2021

Mía Asenjo anota el 2-2 en el Rommel Fernández.#EstoyMareaRoja pic.twitter.com/gRb6vLnvgZ— Deportes RPC (@deportes_rpc) April 9, 2023

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We begin our W Gold Cup previews with Group A. The 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup starts this coming week, and 12 teams will fight for the chance to make history as the first champions of this tournament. 8 Concacaf teams are joined by 4 teams from CONMEBOL - Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay - in 3 groups, where the top 2 will advance as well as 2 of the 3rd place teams.

Dunn might be more excited to see Hayes join the USWNT than anyone else

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Before the tournament kicks off in earnest next week, we have 1 day where the field of 12 will be completed. The 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup will begin next week, with 12 teams vying to lift the trophy for the first time. Before the tournament begins, the W Gold Cup Prelims will get us to the final 12 teams.