Top tips for the USWNT to fix in two big games.

The team will next face Sweden on Nov. 7 in Columbus, Ohio, before playing Costa Rica in Jacksonville, Fla., four days later.

What went wrong? And how can the USWNT fix it?

1. Losing the midfield battle

The USWNT lost the midfield battle in both games against England and Spain. In the game against England, the USWNT had more possession, but England controlled the midfield. England’s Lucy Bronze and Jill Scott constantly pressured the USWNT’s midfielders, forcing them to make mistakes. The USWNT needs to do a better job of controlling the midfield if they want to win games.

2. Giving up too many scoring chances

The USWNT gave up too many scoring chances in both games. Against England, the USWNT allowed four goals on just six shots. And against Spain, the USWNT gave up three goals on only seven shots. The USWNT needs to do a better job of defending if they want to win games.

3. Lack of scoring chances

The USWNT didn’t create enough scoring chances in both games. Against England, the USWNT had just four shots on goal. And against Spain, the USWNT had only six shots on goal. The USWNT needs to do a better job of creating chances if they want to win games.

4. Poor finishing

The USWNT didn’t finish their chances in both games. Against England, the USWNT had four shots on goal but didn’t score. And against Spain, the USWNT had six shots on goal but only scored one. The USWNT needs to do a better job of finishing if they want to win games.

5. Mental mistakes

The USWNT made mental mistakes in both games. Against England, the USWNT gave up a goal after a poor clearance by defender Abby Dahlkemper. And against Spain, the USWNT gave up a goal after defender Tierna Davidson was caught in possession. The USWNT needs to do a better job of avoiding mental mistakes if they want to win games.