Mallory Swanson praises USMNT belief and growing bond between teams

Mallory Swanson, a World Cup winner with the USWNT, has been attending mens matches and described the connection between the teams as something that "naturally kind of happens." "Were able to actually go to games and be there," she said, calling it "super special" to support the USMNT and "continue to cheer for them." The men's side has found momentum at this World Cup, powered by an internal belief and a "One Nation" mentality that players from both teams have noticed.

Swanson said teams must "close out all the outside noise," and added, "I think maybe they have shocked some people." Several USWNT players have shown up in the stands, with Jaedyn Shaw, Michelle Cooper and Croix Bethune among those at matches, and Trinity Rodman throwing the coin toss before the game against Australia.

Retired USWNT icon Alex Morgan has also spoken about her pride and fandom for both national teams.

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