With World Cup now in sight, USWNT face a balancing act to stay healthy3MJeff CarlisleStephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images
Alyssa Thompson gets start as U.S. beats Ireland againThe United States beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 on Tuesday at CityPark in St. Louis, with 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson getting the start.3MESPNGetty Images
Republic of IrelandSOCCERUSWNT looked vulnerable vs. Ireland, but Swanson's injury a bigger concern3MJeff CarlisleAP Photo/Eric Gay
USWNT beats Ireland 2-0 in game overshadowed by Swanson injuryEmily Fox and Lindsey Horan scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory Saturday over Ireland to continue its preparations for the World Cup.3MAPBrad Smith/USSF/Getty Images
Ireland coach denies NWSL report allegations3MAssociated PressStephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images
Republic of IrelandSOCCERErtz, Smith return to USWNT team against Ireland3MJeff CarlisleIra L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images
Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport4MSophie LawsonOmar Vega/Getty Images
What we learned about all 32 World Cup teams in the February window4MSophie LawsonErick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images