June 24 – USWNT v Spain : 2019 France Trip Memories
Monday the 24th was all about the US vs Spain. We switched hotels this morning, did laundry, and then took a walk to find the FIFA Fan Experience area that we missed at the game at Le Havre.
Good news: Free Taittinger champagne at the FIFA Fan Experience in Reims. There was other stuff there too, fun things for the kids, but, like, I only photographed the champagne.
Free Champagne at the FIFA Fan Experience, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
We made our way to the arena for the game. It was HOT. Crowded. And a flippin’ blast. I started by saying yes to the patriotic waxy chalk stuff.
I got the chalk stuff this game, USWNT v Spain, June 24, 2019
These are all my game photos below in order with captions. I didn’t get each game moment on camera, obviously, and was always making the effort to watch and enjoy as much as taking photos to remember. These are the best of photos I got of the players, crowd, and arena.
Starting Line-up, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
The players take the field.
USWNT Takes the Field, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
Heath was fouled and Rapinoe got the penalty kick pretty soon into the game.
Rapinoe’s first goal, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
Below are photos of the USWNT players as they ran near me. We had great seats, second row.
Tobin Heath, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Alex Morgan, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Rose Lavelle, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Kelley O’Hara, USWNT v Spain, Reims, June 24, 2019Megan Rapinoe Corner Kick, USWNT v Spain, Reims, June 24, 2019Crystal Dunn Throws the ball in, USWNT v Spain, Reims, June 24, 2019Crystal Dunn Throws the ball in, USWNT v Spain, Reims, June 24, 2019Ever present VAR, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
After a check of the VAR, indeed Rapinoe was to take a penalty kick. The score was 1:1 at this point, I believe.
Rapinoe Penalty Kick, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Rapinoe Penalty Kick, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
This is where Megan Rapinoe did the arms out “are you entertained” stance, I didn’t get a photo of it.
Rapinoe Goal, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Rapinoe Goal, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Rapinoe Goal, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Rapinoe Goal, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Ready to go again, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Dunn and Mewis, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
Corredera and Rapinoe were covering each other this whole game, Corredera could offer a master class in getting away with fouls.
Rapinoe Fouled by Corredera Again, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Christen Press, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
The US fans are called “The Outlaws”.
The Outlaws, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019After the Game, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019Huddle after the game, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
After each game some players would come out and sign autographs for the Outlaws.
Players greet the fans, USWNT v Spain, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
We walked back to our hotel, which was pretty close. Cars on the highway under the bridge honked as the fans (i.e. Aram) waved their flags victoriously.
Our Hotel after the short walk from the stadium, Reims, France, June 24, 2019
The official FIFA highlights reel:
Next, we saw more Reims and then made our way back to Paris for the US v France game.
