Reaction & analysis as USA beat Wales in World Cup send-off

1. Watch live coverage as USA host Wales at PayPal Park in San Jose in a women's international friendly
2. Trinity Rodman - daughter of ex-NBA star Dennis - scores twice in 11 minutes
3. USA's final game before defending their World Cup title this month
4. Wales' first women's international outside Europe
5. Fishlock & Rowe (injury) and Ingle (suspended) missing for Wales
6. USA great Megan Rapinoe to retire at the end of the club season

'Grainger will be impressed'

Katie Sherwood

Former Wales midfielder on BBC One Wales

USA are almost trying to outrun us rather than outplay us.

Gemma Grainger will be really impressed with that first-half performance.

KICK-OFF

Wales get the second half started and there's a change for each side.

For Wales, Esther Morgan replaces Lily Woodham.

USA forward Trinity Rodman - daughter of basketball legend Dennis Rodman - is on for Alex Morgan.

Hannah Dingley football pioneer

It's worth mentioning again this football pioneer from Pembrokeshire.

Forest Green Rovers' new caretaker head coach, Hannah Dingley, this week took charge of the team for the first time in their first pre-season game in preparation for the new campaign.

Dingley, who has become the first female coach to manage in the men's game, said clubs have to make the appointment of women "the norm".

Hannah Dingley: Forest Green's caretaker boss takes charge for the first time

'Wales stood up to the challenge'

Katie Sherwood

Former Wales midfielder on BBC One Wales

Wales really stood up to the challenge they worked really hard defensively, the gaps between units have been really solid, organised and compact and that is why we are being successful defensively.

We are doubling up, putting our bodies on the line, we need more of that in the second half.

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Rapinoe to retire at end of season

There was a bit of a bombshell during the USA's news conference yesterday as the legendary Megan Rapinoe revealed she will be retiring at the end of this season.

The 2019 Ballon d'Or winner made the announcement days before she leaves for her fourth Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

"I did want to do it my own way," the 38-year-old said.

"I feel very grateful that I'm here and that I have the trust of this team and that my body has held up this long."

Megan Rapinoe: USA football star to retire at the end of the season

New Wales call-up McAteer on the move

Wales could hand a debut to forward Mary McAteer tonight, and it's been a busy few days for the 19-year-old.

McAteer joined Championship side Sunderland on Wednesday, signing a one-year deal after leaving Coventry United at the end of last season.

She's already represented Wales at under-19 level, so a first senior cap in San Jose would cap off a memorable week for the teenager.

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Mary McAteer (right) scored three goals in 15 games for Coventry United last season

'Tight, aggressive and phsycial'

Gwennan Harries

Former Wales striker on BBC One Wales

You want your players being tight, aggressive and physical not showing too much respect.

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One concern for Wales at the end of that first half was the fact that Carrie Jones was on the ground receiving treatment when referee Karen Hernandez brought the half to a close.

That will be one to watch. Wales will have their fingers crossed Jones will be fit enough to play after the break.

HALF-TIME - USA 0-0 Wales

A highly creditable performance from Wales in their first game against the four-time world champions.

The USA have dominated possession as you'd expect but genuine chances have been at a premium for the hosts, thanks to dogged Welsh defending.

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Into the final minute of this first half.

'USA are getting too many opportunities'

Helen Ward

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Wales need to get tighter in and around the box because USA are getting too many opportunities on goal, fortunately for Wales they haven't been able to hit the target so far.

Gwennan Harries

Former Wales striker on BBC One Wales

Wales need to defend the second ball better.

Andi Sullivan has had a busy few minutes!

After creating a couple of chances from free-kicks, this time the USA player heads over from a corner.

There will be four minutes of added time in this half.

The free-kicks are beginning to pile up for the USA as the first half nears its conclusion.

It's Sullivan again to take, this time from the left. Wales clear, but only as far as Sophia Smith, whose low shot is deflected wide for a corner.

Sullivan's next free-kick is much better, swung invitingly towards the back post where Ashley Sanchez heads over from close range.

That was a good chance for the hosts.

Andi Sullivan has a free-kick for the USA in a semi-decent position 40 yards out but just lofts it harmlessly into the arms of Wales keeper Olivia Clark.

Not long for Wales to hold out until half-time.

'Wales need to get Holland, Cain and Jones in the game'

Helen Ward

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

We haven't seen enough of the likes of Ceri Holland, Hannah Cain, Carrie Jones on the ball.

They are the players you want in possession to get you higher up the pitch.

Alyssa Thompson on the USA's left flank has pace to burn but she makes a bad decision on her latest foray forward, blasting way over from a tight angle.

Wales are making themselves a nuisance for the USA and they almost carve the world champions open.

Ceri Holland finds herself in a good position on the right flank but her low cross just evades her team-mates.

'Wales need to believe in themselves'

Gwennan Harries

Former Wales striker on BBC One Wales

Wales need to regroup and not be afraid to keep possession of the ball and play a few passes.

Every time they get the ball they are looking to play it long and there's nobody up there.

Wales need to believe in themselves a little bit more.