The U.S. women’s national soccer team will face the Netherlands in the Georgia Dome at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The U.S. women defeated Thailand 9-0 on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio in Heather O’Reilly’s final game with the team.
There are three natives of Georgia on the U.S. roster: Fayetteville’s Kelley O’Hara, Marietta’s Emily Sonnett and St. Simons’ Morgan Brian.
O'Hara played a complete game against Thailand, Sonnett came on in the 46th minute and Brian didn't play.
The team will have a public training session at the Georgia Dome at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. Fans should enter through Gate C at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available in the red lot for $10.
The beginning of Thursday’s game was dominated by tweets and photos of player Megan Rapinoe again kneeling during the national anthem. She said she is doing so as a show of support for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. It was Rapinoe’s first time kneeling while playing for the national team. She has done so previously while playing for her club team.
The United States Soccer Federation issued this statement:
"Respecting your country is a privilege and honor for any player or coach that is associated with U.S. Soccer's national teams. Therefore, our national anthem has particular significance for U.S. Soccer," the federation said in a statement on ESPN2. "In front of national, and often global, audiences, the playing of our national anthem is an opportunity for our Men's and Women's national team players and coaches to reflect upon the liberties and freedom we all appreciate in this country. As part of the privilege to represent your country, we have an expectation that our players and coaches will stand and honor our flag while the national anthem is played. "
What can be brought to the Dome: Only bags (including purses, book bags and drawstring bags) that are clear (plastic, vinyl or PVC) and do not exceed 12x6x12 inches will be allowed. Small clutches or wallets (no larger than 4.5x6 inches ) will be allowed. For more details, please visit gadome.com.
Items used to obtain autographs, such as soccer balls or flags will be allowed into the Dome for this event after an inspection at the doors.
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