Entire U.S. women’s soccer team will be in Chattanooga

United States' Morgan Brian (14), Christen Press (23), and Ali Krieger (11), celebrate with the U.S. flag after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 5, 2015. United States' Morgan Brian (14), Christen Press (23), and Ali Krieger (11), celebrate with the U.S. flag after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 5, 2015.

By Gene Henley August 16, 2015 1 min read

The entire United States women’s soccer national team will be in Chattanooga this Tuesday and Wednesday for the World Cup champions’ match at Finley Stadium against Costa Rica.

All 23 players who were on the World Cup roster will be part of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. open training session – which is free to the public – as well as Wednesday’s match, which will begin at 6:30 and be televised on ESPN2.

Chattanooga will be the second stop on the champions’ “Victory Tour.” The team plays Costa Rica in Pittsburgh today and then will visit the White House in Washington on Monday before arriving in the Scenic City.

While all of the players will be in attendance, all will not play Wednesday night due to injuries and the fact that the team is allowed only six subs.

The World Cup trophy will be on display Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Waterhouse Pavilion downtown and from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamilton Place mall, near the Zales Jewelry store. It also will be displayed at Finley Stadium from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.