U.S. women’s soccer loses to Mexico for first time in nearly 14 years in Gold Cup shocker
9 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. women’s soccer loses to Mexico for first time in nearly 14 years in Gold Cup shocker

LA Times  

U.S. forward Lynn Williams, left, and Mexico defender Greta Espinoza, right, battle for the ball during Mexico’s 2-0 win in a CONCACAF W Gold Cup group-play match at Dignity Health Sports Park on Monday night. Goals by Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo lifted Mexico to a stunning 2-0 win over the U.S. women’s national team Monday in the final group-play game of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup in front of a crowd of 11,612 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Two minutes later, Ovalle gave Mexico the lead, taking the ball off Becky Sauerbrunn’s foot, dribbling into the box alone, then lifting a soft left-footed shot over keeper Alyssa Naeher and just under the crossbar. The U.S. started six World Cup champions and brought another two off the bench, yet at times the chemistry was so lacking the players looked as if they’d never met, much less played together.

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Women’s pro soccer is thriving in Mexico seven years after top league started
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Women’s pro soccer is thriving in Mexico seven years after top league started

Associated Press  

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Sophia Smith scores to lead USWNT to win over Mexico in Olympic tuneup

LA Times  

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6 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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8 months ago

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New York Times  

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LA Times  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup: US falls to Mexico for the second time ever, losing 2-0

The Hindu  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

US falls to Mexico for the second time ever, losing 2-0 in the Women’s Gold Cup

Associated Press  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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LA Times  

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Al Jazeera  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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LA Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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