Christen Press scored a goal in the United States’ first match. (Getty)
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The United States Women’s National Team and Sweden played to a 0-0 draw Friday night in a Group D match in the World Cup.
A win would have put the U.S. into the knockout round. But with 4 points, America leads Group D, so the same thing applies for the next match: win and advance.
The USWNT closes out Group D play against Nigeria, which has 1 point.
The match is set for Tuesday, June 16, at BC Place in Vancouver. It begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be aired by FOX.
Click here for the complete match schedule for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Australia. It tied Sweden 3-3 in the opener.
Keep it here for all the match details, including time and television information:
The Basics
Who:
USA vs. Nigeria
What:
Women’s World Cup – Group D Play
When:
Tuesday, June 16
Where:
BC Place – Vancouver, Canada
Time:
8 p.m. Eastern
TV coverage begins at 7 p.m.
Channel:
FOX / NBC Universo
USA-Nigeria Odds
Provided by sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark:
USA-Sweden Line
Nigeria … +1.5
USA … -1.5
USA-Nigeria Total
3.5
USA-Nigeria Money Line
Nigeria … +911
USA … -327
Draw … +478