U.S. Women's Soccer Team Battles Heat in Final Tune-Up Match Before Paris Olympics

The U.S. women's soccer team played a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica in their final warm-up before the Paris Olympics. Played in sweltering temperatures, the game served as a valuable test for the team. Despite dominating possession, the U.S. struggled to find the net, highlighting areas to improve before their Olympic opener.

The U.S. women's soccer team faced sweltering temperatures in their last exhibition game before the Paris Olympics, ending in a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Tuesday night.

Despite dominating possession with 26 shots and 12 on goal, the U.S. couldn't find the net, a cause for concern ahead of their Olympic opener. The match, held in 98-degree heat, was seen as a crucial test for coping with similar conditions expected in France.

Coach Emma Hayes emphasized the importance of conditioning in such heat, a sentiment echoed by defender Casey Krueger. The team flew to Paris on Wednesday, set to face Zambia on July 25, Germany on July 28, and Australia on July 31, aiming to improve on their bronze medal from Tokyo.

(With inputs from agencies.)