Scotland vs. Bolivia Friendly Ahead of World Cup Opener Scotland will face Bolivia in a friendly match on Saturday, June 6, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The game, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. BST (4:00 p.m. ET), serves as a crucial warm-up ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti on June 14 in Boston. This match will provide the Scottish squad with an opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions in the United States, a key priority as they prepare for the tournament. The friendly follows Scotland’s 4-1 victory over Curacao in a recent friendly at Hampden Park. Despite an early goal from Tahith Chong, Scotland struggled to maintain momentum until Tahith Chong’s early goal, which was followed by a red card for Jurgen Locadia 20 minutes later. Playing with a numerical advantage, Scotland dominated the game, with Findlay Curtis and Ryan Christie adding to a Lawrence Shankland brace. The win marked their return to competitive action after a gap since their 1998 World Cup campaign. Bolivia, however, will not be participating in the World Cup. The South American nation was eliminated in the final of the inter-continental playoffs in March, losing 2-1 to Iraq. This defeat ended Bolivia’s hopes of securing a spot in the tournament, leaving them without a place in the global competition. The match will be broadcast on BBC Two in the UK, ESPN+ in the U.S., SonyLiv in India, and Stan Sport in Australia. ESPN will also provide live updates for fans following the game. The scheduling of the friendly across multiple time zones highlights the international reach of the event, with viewers in India and Australia tuning in at 1:30 a.m. IST and 6:00 a.m. AEST respectively. Scotland’s squad for the friendly includes several key players who were rested during their previous game against Curacao.#scotland #sports_illustrated_stadium #world_cup #bolivia #harrison_new_jersey
Gotham FC Aims to Bounce Back Against Bay FC in NWSL Clash Gotham FC returns to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m. to face Bay FC in a National Women’s Soccer League match, marking the resumption of league play after the latest FIFA international break. The game will be broadcast nationally by CBS, with both teams seeking to regain momentum following recent setbacks. Gotham FC, currently sitting at 1-2-2 with five points, enters the match determined to rebound from a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Current at CPKC Stadium. Midfielder Jaedyn Shaw, who scored her first goal of the season in that game, has been a key contributor for the team. Shaw, who has netted in her past two appearances, expressed optimism about the team’s readiness to respond after the international break. “Looking back at the season so far, it hasn’t been what we wanted, but coming off an international break and everybody feeling fresh and excited to be back with the club, we’re all ready to play this weekend,” she said. Bay FC, ranked at 2-2-0 with six points, arrives after a 2-0 defeat to the Washington Spirit at PayPal Park. The loss, which saw the club concede two second-half goals, marks its second consecutive setback. Despite the recent struggles, coach Shaun Harris acknowledged the team’s resilience and focus. “We’re hoping for a good response after the first round of games,” Harris said. “We’ve been training well and it’s a home game back in front of our fans, so we want to try and make them proud.” The matchup carries historical significance, as Gotham FC has dominated the series since Bay FC joined the league. Gotham holds a 3-0-1 all-time record against Bay FC, with a particularly strong home performance. At Sports Illustrated Stadium, Gotham has outscored Bay 7-2 across two meetings, including a 5-1 victory in 2024.#sports_illustrated_stadium #cbs #gotham_fc #shaun_harris #bay_fc
USWNT vs. Colombia: Starting XI and Lineup Notes for March 7 Match The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Colombia in a crucial SheBelieves Cup match on Saturday, March 7, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3:37 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max in English, and Universo and Peacock in Spanish. Radio coverage will be available on Westwood One in English and Futból de Primera in Spanish. The U.S. squad, led by captain Naomi Girma, has named a Starting XI that includes 11 players with 47.5 combined caps, marking the most experienced lineup since October 2025. Head coach Emma Hayes made two adjustments to the lineup, replacing Claire Hutton with Lily Yohannes and Gisele Thompson with Avery Patterson. The Starting XI features six players with FIFA Women’s World Cup or Olympic experience, including Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett, Emily Fox, Girma, Trinity Rodman, and Sam Coffey. Phallon Tullis-Joyce earns her sixth cap and second consecutive start in her first SheBelieves Cup tournament. The 29-year-old, who recently returned from a break, will play her first international match with the team. Rose Lavelle, the most capped player in the Starting XI, will make her 118th appearance and 98th start, surpassing Emily Sonnett’s 115 caps. Sonnett, who has competed in all 11 SheBelieves Cups, holds the record for the most individual tournament wins with seven. Emily Fox, the Arsenal right back, will make her 73rd cap and 62nd start, having contributed to a clean sheet in the previous match. Naomi Girma, the 25-year-old captain, will lead the team for the fifth time, having reached 50 caps on December 1, 2025. Trinity Rodman, at 23, will earn her 52nd cap and 32nd start, becoming the 22nd fastest player to reach 50 caps.#shebelieves_cup #colombia #uswnt #naomi_girma #sports_illustrated_stadium
