Plot Synopsis

Directed by Rebecca Gitlitz, UNDER PRESSURE: THE U.S. WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TEAM is a four-part documentary series that follows the U.S. Women's National Team's players and coaches, as they prepare for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Viewers get a first-hand look at the pressure, the euphoria, the joy, and the hardships that these world-class athletes experience as they strive to capture their third World Cup title in a row. Issues ranging from injury, criticism and doubt, equal pay, and upholding legacies are all brought to light. Throughout their tournament run, audiences learn how this team stands on the shoulders of those who played before them, and how they continue to break the glass ceiling for equality in sports for women of the future. The series includes veteran champions like Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, 18-year-old rising star Alyssa Thompson as well as US Women's World Cup Team first timers Savannah DeMelo, Lynn Williams and Kristie Mewis. All four 45-minute episodes of UNDER PRESSURE: THE U.S. WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TEAM dropped on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 on Netflix:

Episode 1: Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, the U.S. national team eyes a three-peat as veterans welcome new faces and hopefuls fight for coveted spots on the roster.

Episode 2: First-timers in the World Cup realize a childhood dream. The team is forced to adapt in challenging new ways. A star player makes a special announcement.

Episode 3: With the tournament in motion, the team takes on the Netherlands and Portugal in the group-stage games, facing personal fears -- and strong opponents.

Episode 4: Team USA prepares for an epic showdown against Sweden, which leads to an intense penalty shootout -- and a devastating outcome in their World Cup journey