WATCH: USWNT undone by stoppage time in hilarious new SportsCenter advertisement

Last updated 21/02/2023

21:20 16/01/2023

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Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Sophia Smith star in a new ad that sees the U.S. women's national team stars undone by stoppage time.

USWNT players star in new SportsCenter ad

Rapinoe, Sauerbrunn and Smith involved
Commercial to debut during NFL Playoffs

WHAT HAPPENED? The USWNT trio is featured in a new "This is SportsCenter" commercial, the latest in a long line of advertisements that look at the funny side of sports. In the commercial, Rapinoe, Sauerbrunn and Smith are seen in an office setting listening to SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris but, just as a meeting is set to end, stoppage time is added much to their frustration.

Not so fast @USWNT ⌚️😂 #ThisIsSportsCenter pic.twitter.com/jdBkUAkLUL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 16, 2023

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The commercial is the second to feature the USWNT in as many months, with ESPN also unveiling an ad titled "orange slices" involving the trio.

This is @SportsCenter is back!

🍊 Fan-favorite ads return with "Orange Slices"
⚽️ Featuring @USWNT stars @mPinoe, @beckysauerbrunn, @sophsssmith

Also featured: @RB_Mrs & @TheOttoOrange

🔗 https://t.co/jtN4Jm4bet

Friday | Dec. 30 | 8p ET | @espn pic.twitter.com/WOfgKOQfUk
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 29, 2022

WHAT NEXT FOR THE USWNT? The USWNT is set to take on New Zealand in friendlies on Tuesday and Friday with the annual SheBelieves Cup right around the corner in February.

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