Spark Soccer

The US Women's National Team is the #1 ranked female soccer team in the world. They are the defending champions of the Women's FIFA World Cup, and various other competitions. The below example from their match vs New Zealand on May 16, 2019 is an excellent example of their style of soccer using possession and build-up tactics. Rather than doing everything in their power to force the ball to the goal, they are patient and make possession of the ball their priority. Gradually the New Zealand defense becomes less-compact and openings appear. This is the time the USWNT makes their move. But until then, patience team-oriented possession of the ball including: Turn the dribble backward to shield the ball, then make a drop pass back to a teammate behind. Dribbling back away from pressure, then making a long drop pass to the left back. Drop pass back to the center back. Center back switch fields forward to the right back. Right back with pressure send drop pass back to ce