Longo interview and match preview:
http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/longo-on-verge-of-mile...
Football Ferns Tour of USA
USA vs Football Ferns
Saturday 16 September, 2pm (NZT)
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Denver, Colorado
Sky Sport 4 2 pm
USA vs Football Ferns
Wednesday 20 September, 12pm (NZT)
Nippert Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sky Sport 2 11.30 am
New Zealand: 1. Erin Nayler (GK), 2. Ria Percival, 3. Anna Green, 4. CJ Bott, 5. Meikayla Moore, 6. Rebekah Stott, 7. Ali Riley, 8. Daisy Cleverley, 10. Annalie Longo, 11. Kirsty Yallop, 12. Betsy Hassett, 13. Rosie White, 14. Katie Bowen, 15. Martine Puketapu, 16. Olivia Chance, 17. Hannah Wilkinson, 18. Aimee Phillips, 20. Malia Steinmetz, 21. Anna Leat (GK), 22. Katie Rood, 23. Victoria Esson (GK), 25. Liz Anton, 26. Jane Barnett
Coach: Tony Readings
"Longo could be joined in playing her hundredth game on the United States tour by fellow midfielder and long-time friend Betsy Hassett, who is also just one match away from the rare milestone.
“I grew up playing with Betsy so to do it around the same time as her would be a good feeling,” Longo says.
After the recent retirements of former skipper Abby Erceg and Katie Duncan and the unavailability of prolific striker Amber Hearn for this tour, the Football Ferns squad has a fresh look to it with several relatively inexperienced yet exciting players included [Anna Leat, Martine Puketapu, Malia Steinmetz and Liz Anton – while the uncapped Katie Rood and Olivia Chance, who last played for the Ferns six years ago, both also received a call up].
In contrast, the United States – number one on the rankings and reigning FIFA Women’s World Cup champions – possess a squad packed full of experience and world-class talent. "
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