The U.S. Women’s National Team looks to win gold again as the Olympic soccer tournament gets underway.
Captain Lindsey Horan and the U.S. women’s national team begin their Olympic journey on Thursday, July 25 against Zambia at the Stade de Nice in Nice, France. The match on France’s beautiful southern coast is a key one for the U.S. as it comes before important matchups against Australia and Germany, meaning it’s crucial for the U.S. to get three points before facing tougher competition.
The U.S. will have its work cut out for it on defense, though, as NWSL leading scorer Barbra Banda plays for Zambia and will know firsthand how to beat some of the U.S. defense that plays domestically.
Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch, kick-off times and the latest news on the lineup.
United States Women’s Team vs. Zambia live broadcast, tv channel
Here’s how to watch this 2024 Olympics game on national TV in the United States:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | United States Network | FuboNBC Sports app/website, Peacock |
USA: This game is available to stream live on NBC’s USA Network. Streaming options are available at Fubothat offers a FREE test for new users and Peacock.
What time is the USWNT vs. Zambia match? kick off?
This 2024 Olympic Games group stage match will be held at the Stade de Nice in Nice, France, and will kick off on Thursday, July 25 at 9:00 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Thursday, July 25 | 3:00 pm |
| Central time | Thursday, July 25 | 2:00 pm |
| Mountain Time | Thursday, July 25 | 13:00 |
| Pacific Time | Thursday, July 25 | 12:00 pm |
| State of Alaska | Thursday, July 25 | 11am |
| Hawaii ST | Thursday, July 25 | 09 am |
United States Women’s Team vs. Zambia lineups, team news
U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has a couple of key decisions to make. There is plenty of talent and versatility in the top three positions, with Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw and Crystal Dunn, and Lynn Williams All are available for selection. Finding the right players to get the U.S. off to a good start will be crucial.
Also, who will partner? Naomi Girma In central defense it is an open question. Will it be Tender Davidson either Emily Sonnett?
USWNT Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): — Coffey, Horan, Lavelle — Rodman, Smith, Swanson.
This is Zambia’s second consecutive appearance at the Olympics and, following their first World Cup win in 2023, the Copper Queens look set to make a big impact in France. Barbra Banda is one of the world’s best forwards and Grace Chanda plays in Spain with Madrid CFF.
Zambia Predicted XI (4-3-3 Right to Left): Musole (GK) – Siamfuko, Zulu, Tembo, Mweemba – Chilufya, Chanda, Wilombe – Kundananji, Banda, Nachula.
