Alex Morgan explains what USWNT did wrong in Women's World Cup opener against Vietnam as reigning champions prepare for huge Netherlands clash

• USWNT won 3-0 against Vietnam
• Morgan dissected their performance
• Preparing for Netherlands clash next

WHAT HAPPENED? The USWNT ran out 3-0 winners in their first game of the campaign, but Morgan, who missed a penalty in the game, feels they were rushed in a lot of their attacks and lacked patience.

WHAT THEY SAID: "I think we saw a lot of glimpses of our potential, but I feel like we weren't always clicking on the field," she said at a press conference. "I feel like some of the plays that we had were a little forced or rushed. So I think it's having a little more patience, switching a little bit more, having our movements be a little more synchronized. And so I think we're looking to apply that for this next game and moving forward."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The reigning world champions dominated against their Asian opponents but coach Vlatko Andonovski criticised his team for failing to score more. His comments annoyed ex-USWNT star Carli Lloyd, who said that their wastefulness has been an issue throughout the manager's spell in charge.

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WHAT NEXT FOR USWNT? Morgan and her co-stars will play their second game of the tournament against Netherlands.