USWNT meets Portugal with Group E top spot in sight

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The United States Women's National Team's path to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup is simple.

If the two-time defending World Cup champions earn at least a point against Portugal at Auckland, New Zealand, early morning Tuesday (3 a.m. ET) they advance. A win, and even a tie, can put the team on top of Group E and forge an easier path within the knockout round.

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