Welsh women’s team face World Cup holders USA in charming friendly America

The Welsh women’s team will play an attractive friendly against the USA ahead of the World Cup.

Gemma Grainger’s Dragons are lined up to travel across the continental United States and take on the World Cup holders who will defend their titles in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

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SunSport understands that verbal agreement has been reached for a mouth-watering warm-up fixture likely to take place in June, but a contract has yet to be signed.

but Welsh Football Association Chief Executive Noel Mooney He publicly confirmed the friendly during a visit to London earlier this month.

Mooney attended many functions during the Welsh Week event in London, including a St. David’s Day dinner in front of 500 guests at the Guildhall.

The USA faced Euro champions England last October and lost 2-1 in a friendly. At a sold out Wembley.

The fixture was considered a huge success for women’s football.

The USA will also host the Republic of Ireland, who have qualified for the Global Final, which kicks off at Down Under on July 20, with two friendly matches in April.

Wales did not qualify for the World Cup after losing to Switzerland in the play-offs last October.

Grainger side They defeated Bosnia and came close to advancing to a major tournament for the first time.

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However, Wales were heartbroken when Swiss substitute Fabienne Humme scored the winner as the second half of extra time moved into injury time.

Dragons are based in the USA Jess Fishlock in their ranks.

The 36-year-old midfielder is Wales’ most-appeared female player with 134 caps and plays for Seattle’s OL Reign.