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6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
How to watch Lionesses vs Jamaica for FREE: TV channel and live stream
The Lionesses play their final Euro 2025 warm-up match tonight, facing Jamaica at Leicester's King Power Stadium. Sarina Wiegman's side must carry the burden of defending their Euros title at this summer's tournament, and will hope to be in top gear on arrival in Switzerland. Advertisement Their morale heading into the tournament may hinge on the outcome of this afternoon's tie. An opening Euros fixture is now less than a week away, with just six days separating the Jamaica tie with a tournament curtainraiser against France. The Netherlands and Wales complete the Lionesses group at the tournament, leaving Wiegman with her work cut out for her. Having lost to Spain in the Nations League last time out, with a second-half Claudia Pina brace undoing Alessia Russo's opener, tonight's tie will be key for developing pre-tournament momentum - to head into the summer with just one win in three would be less than ideal. Advertisement Crystal Palace's Allyson Swaby and her sister Chantelle will both represent the Reggae Girlz, as will Charlton Athletic's Atlanta Primus. For England, a rotated side is likely following Fran Kirby and Millie Bright's departure from the camp. How to watch Lionesses vs Jamaica TV channel: Tonight's match will be broadcast live on ITV 1, with coverage starting from 4:10pm BST ahead of a 5pm kick-off. Coverage is free with a valid TV license. Live stream: Fans can also follow the action live online via the ITVX app and website. Live blog: You can follow all the action live online with Standard Sport's LIVE blog, complete with expert insight and analysis from Oli Gent.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
England make Lauren James decision as Sarina Wiegman gives update on star
Lauren James is in line to make her comeback in England colours against Jamaica on Sunday after missing nearly three months of football with a hamstring injury England manager Sarina Wiegman has stressed the importance of managing Lauren James ' minutes as the Lionesses star prepares to make her long-awaited comeback. James has been out of action since picking up an injury on international duty in early April, but has been named in Wiegman's squad for this summer's European Championships. The Chelsea ace is in contention to feature against Jamaica on Sunday as the Lionesses take on the Reggae Girlz in the final match before their Euros defence gets underway on July 5. The 2022 winners have been drawn in a group with France, the Netherlands and Wales for the tournament in Switzerland. "We have to manage the minutes," Wiegman said ahead of Sunday's match at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. "She's doing really well, but of course she hasn't played games yet. But she's in a good place. "She will likely come off the bench, we can manage that a bit. She showed up on the training session really well. She could cope with loads and recover from loads. Her performance has been really good. "She's ready, we're just still growing into minutes. This is the first time in a while that she's coming into a game and [she needs to] get through that. Then we'll take it from there towards the tournament." James' former club team-mate Jess Carter also spoke about the 23-year-old on Saturday morning. "For me she's a good friend and we all know she is an incredible footballer, but I think the most impressive thing for me is just that she has come back in like a new player," said Carter, who now plays her club football for Gotham FC in the United States. "Maybe the injury was a bit of a blessing in disguise, in terms of that she just looks so fresh, so sharp, and she really impacts the game and the team. And she is a pain to play against. Good luck to any of the other players having to play against her in the tournament." The Euros holders face a tough group, but FA chief executive Mark Bullingham insists Wiegman's future is secure whatever happens at the tournament. The England boss followed up her Euros triumph with a run to the 2023 World Cup final, and is under contract until 2027. "We think she's a fantastic coach and has done a brilliant job for us," Bullingham said on Friday. "We are delighted she's with us until at least 2027. We haven't looked beyond that timescale yet or engaged in those conversations. "We feel we have us locked into this tournament and the next and that feels very good for us. That's not to say we wouldn't have a conversation at some point in the future but it's too early for that really.'
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
USWNT vs. Jamaica player ratings: Sentnor, Biyendolo bag doubles in easy win
USWNT vs. Jamaica player ratings: Sentnor, Biyendolo bag doubles in easy win Show Caption Hide Caption 'Heartbeat' and 'Brilliant' kits unveiled for USWNT, USMNT U.S. Soccer on May 13 unveiled the 2025 Nike U.S. National Team Kit Collection, introducing new kits for the men's and women's teams . U.S. Soccer The U.S. women's national team made easy work of Jamaica on Tuesday night, defeating the Reggae Girlz 4-0 in a friendly in St. Louis. Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo both scored a brace at Energizer Park, as the U.S. closed out a two-match window with a pair of victories after defeating China over the weekend. Emma Hayes will be satisfied with a dominant display that saw her team out-possess Jamaica by an 82-18 percent margin and outshoot the Reggae Girlz 23-2. Here are our ratings for the USWNT's comfortable win over Jamaica. As a reminder, here's the Pro Soccer Wire player rating scale: 1: Abysmal. Literally any member of our staff would have been been able to play at this level. 6: Adequate. This is our base score. 10: Transcendent, era-defining performance. This is Carli Lloyd vs. Japan in the 2015 World Cup final. GK: Phallon Tullis-Joyce - 6 The most significant moment of the night for Tullis-Joyce was when the lineups were announced, as the goalkeeper made her second straight start. It was a major sign she may be taking the lead in the race to replace Alyssa Naeher. As for the actual game? Tullis-Joyce had no saves to make and her 26-for-26 passing night was more about Jamaica's lack of pressure than anything else. LB: Kerry Abello - 6 Abello got high on the left flank with regularity in her USWNT debut, putting pressure on Jamaica's back line. The Orlando Pride defender nearly capped off her night with a debut goal, but dragged a late chance just wide of the far post after winning back possession. CB: Tara McKeown - 6.5 McKeown continues to earn Hayes' trust as the Spirit center back turned in an assured performance while under little pressure. But McKeown made the defensive plays when she was called on and completed a ridiculous 101 passes out of 108 on the night. CB: Naomi Girma - 6.5 The USWNT always looks more in control with Girma as the team's quarterback in possession. With Jamaica dropping off, the Chelsea defender had a comfortable 99-for-102 passing night and also chipped in a team-high seven clearances. RB: Emily Fox - 7.5 Fox started the game dropping back into possession with Abello getting high on the left flank, but Hayes quickly changed her tactics and the Arsenal right back proceeded to fly up and down the right flank with abandon. Fox's layoff for Sentnor on the USWNT's opener was superb, and the defender led her team with three key passes in the game. CM: Sam Coffey - 7 Coffey was the tempo-setter for the USWNT in midfield, and the Portland Thorns star did her job well as she looked to keep things moving quickly. The midfielder had a key slipped pass for Thompson that led to the second goal, won eight of her nine duels and had a team-high four tackles. CM: Claire Hutton - 6 Hutton delivered an up-and-down performance while playing a No. 8 role. The Kansas City Current teenager was sloppy at times in possession, losing the ball a team-high 15 times, while also displaying her array of skills and turning ability. She also showed her aerial prowess as her header off a corner kick led to a rebound Biyendolo scored for the USWNT's third. CM: Lily Yohannes - 7 Yohannes played a higher position than she normally has with the USWNT, as Hutton and Coffey lined up behind her. The 17-year-old responded with another excellent display as she had a hand on the first two goals. She played a magnificent lofted pass for Fox to set up Sentnor's opening goal, then her long ball for Alyssa Thompson helped start the sequence that led to the second. LW: Alyssa Thompson - 7 Thompson was always positive when she got the ball on the left flank, driving at Jamaica defenders and forcing them to deal with her speed. Her end product wasn't always there, but she played a big role on the USWNT's second as her blocked shot deflected right in the path of Sentnor. CF: Catarina Macario - 6 Macario took a back seat to others in the attack during her 57 minutes on the pitch, though she nearly scored right before she departed the match with a shot from distance that was tipped over. RW: Ally Sentnor - 8 Sentnor got her brace with a pair of goals on first-time shots, with her first a particularly well-taken effort on the bounce. The second was a rare goal from relatively close range as Sentnor showed a poacher's instinct inside the box. Sub: Lindsey Heaps - 6.5 Heaps made an impact after coming on in the 58th minute, completing three of four long balls including a pass over the top for Avery Patterson, who found Biyendolo for her second goal of the night. Sub: Lynn Biyendolo - 8 Biyendolo showed her striker's instincts when she put home a rebound off a corner kick just a minute after coming on as a substitute. The Seattle Reign forward capped off the night in style when she tapped home Patterson's cross from close range to make it two USWNT players with a brace on the night. Sub: Lo'eau Labonta - 6.5 Labonta once again showed her ability in her second U.S. appearance after a history-making first cap, spraying some nice passes forward to get her teammates involved. She also won all three of her duels in a bright cameo. Sub: Michelle Cooper - 5.5 Cooper should have scored a late fourth but completely mis-kicked her chance from close after a great low ball from Fox. Sub: Olivia Moultrie - 6 Moultrie looked to push the tempo on the left flank after coming on in the 67th minute, delivering several crosses that didn't quite find their intended target. Sub: Avery Patterson - 7 Patterson came on with 10 minutes to play and quickly got involved on the right flank, playing an outstanding low cross that Biyendolo couldn't help but slam home from close range. Patterson nearly scored one herself in stoppage time in a highly impactful cameo.
