The second match between the U.S. and Russia went the way of the Americans in terms of score. The Americans won with eight goals. The first match ended in a 0-0 tie, but in the second one, the U.S. surged ahead with eight goals in just 14 minutes. Megan Rapinoe’s cross was muddled by Ksenia Tsybutovich and Valentina Orlova, but the ball eventually deflected off the Russians and into the net.

On a sunny October morning, top U.S. officials met with President Biden and brought with them highly classified intelligence analysis of Russian war plans and military plans. These documents included information obtained from recently intercepted communications and satellite images. They also included reports of the funding and personnel of the Russian military and intelligence services. This intelligence revealed how Putin had planned to invade Ukraine.

On Wednesday, the U.S. and Russia’s women’s national teams are traveling to Portugal to play in the Algarve Cup, a chance to redeem themselves for last week’s humiliating defeat. This match will be a must-see for fans of the women’s game.

American women are more educated and enjoy more freedom than Russian women. American women are also more empowered than Russian women in the political realm, according to a World Economic Forum study. Women in the US play a more prominent role in politics, according to the study. In Russia, however, there are more women in ministerial roles.