Sunday’s game will be the first meeting between the USA and Wales, nations that met recently at the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar, playing out a 1-1 draw in the opening game of the group stage. With less than three weeks until opening the group stage in New Zealand, the USA will play their final tune-up against a Wales side who narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification. But it’s a dream come true to be captain.”Īngharad James will captain Wales in their international friendly against the United States of America on Sunday, 9 July ⚽ #BBCFootball “I would do anything to have Sophie in the team.

Something I hadn’t thought of up until now – for me and my family it will be a great moment, a dream come true. “When Gemma told me it was a very proud moment,” said 29-year-old James. Gemma Grainger’s Wales side are providing four-time world champions USA with their final opposition before the World Cup. The Tottenham midfielder will wear the armband instead of Sophie Ingle as Wales’ regular skipper is suspended. Angharad James will realise a dream when she captains Wales against the USA in a friendly in San Jose, California on Sunday.

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