The USA looks to build on its 3-1 win over Australia in its opening game at the Women’s World Cup when it plays Sweden Friday night in Winnipeg. Based on the form on the first day of play in Group D,the Swedes look like the most vulnerable team. But no team has played the USA tougher in recent years than Sweden. Here are three storylines for Friday’s USA-Sweden clash in Winnipeg.

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