The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal
3 years, 4 months ago

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

NPR  

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal Enlarge this image toggle caption Francois Nel/Getty Images Francois Nel/Getty Images TOKYO — In an upset, the top-ranked U.S. women's soccer team lost its semifinal game to Canada 1-0 at the Tokyo Olympics, pushing it out of contention for a gold medal. The U.S. team's goalie, Alyssa Naeher, had to come out of the game in the 30th minute after colliding with U.S. defender Julie Ertz. Sponsor Message In the second half of Monday's game, U.S. defender Tierna Davidson was called for a foul after video review showed she took down a Canadian player in the U.S. penalty area. In the quarterfinals, the U.S. took on the Netherlands, the reigning European champion and a team the Americans beat in the 2019 World Cup final.

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U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

NPR  

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold toggle caption Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Before then, the trio of stars leading the U.S. women's national soccer team has a more pressing matter to deal with: Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil, in which …

Sticking to its task
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sticking to its task

China Daily  

Team China captain Ou Zixia fights for the ball with Belgium's Delphine-Daphne Marien during Wednesday's semifinal match. Coached by Australia's two-time Olympic champion Alyson Annan, Team China put up a gusty fight against European powerhouse Belgium — which stands three places above China in the International Field Hockey world rankings — in Wednesday's semifinal. While the challenge will be monumental …

Sticking to its task
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sticking to its task

China Daily  

Team China captain Ou Zixia fights for the ball with Belgium's Delphine-Daphne Marien during Wednesday's semifinal match. Coached by Australia's two-time Olympic champion Alyson Annan, Team China put up a gusty fight against European powerhouse Belgium — which stands three places above China in the International Field Hockey world rankings — in Wednesday's semifinal. While the challenge will be monumental …

U.S. women’s water polo team’s shot at Olympic history ends after semifinal loss to Australia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women’s water polo team’s shot at Olympic history ends after semifinal loss to Australia

New York Times  

The U.S. women’s water polo team’s chance to continue their quest for Olympic history came down to a penalty shootout. The United States was aiming to become the first nation to secure a fourth straight Olympic gold medal in men’s or women’s water polo. We’ve always talked about the finished product being where we want to be on Aug. 10.” …

Coach Emma Hayes’ consistency carries the US to the Olympic semifinals in women’s soccer
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Emma Hayes’ consistency carries the US to the Olympic semifinals in women’s soccer

Associated Press  

LYON, France — New U.S. coach Emma Hayes hasn’t always made the predictable choice during her short tenure with the team, but she’s been amazingly consistent with one thing during the Paris Olympics. It’s those relationships that are developing that are putting us in a situation against a world class opponent in a very, very short space of time,” Hayes …

German keeper's heroics knock Canada out of Olympic women's football
4 months, 3 weeks ago

German keeper's heroics knock Canada out of Olympic women's football

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved two penalties in the shoot-out and scored the winning kick to knock holders Canada of the Olympic women's football on Saturday, taking Germany into the semi-finals along with Spain, the United States and Brazil. The quarter-final in Marseille finished 0-0 after extra time before 2016 gold medallists Germany prevailed 4-2 on penalties thanks to Berger's …

Defying odds, defending champs Canada stay alive
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Defying odds, defending champs Canada stay alive

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: “Take six points from us? “What’s given us energy is each other, is our determination, is our pride to represent this country.” Team bonding has helped Canada, who beat USA in the semi-final and Sweden on penalties in the final in Tokyo, salvage a campaign which went askew even before they had kicked a ball. Canada sports officials have …

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada women’s team reaches quarterfinal despite points deduction; Germany, Brazil advance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada women’s team reaches quarterfinal despite points deduction; Germany, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal. I actually closed my eyes and then I opened them and I was like, ‘Oh my God it went …

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone-spying scandal. “It did not change our game plan or what we wanted to do.” Canada had asked the Court of Arbitration …

For U.S. soccer, a winning hand thus far in both Olympic tournaments. What comes next?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

For U.S. soccer, a winning hand thus far in both Olympic tournaments. What comes next?

LA Times  

The U.S. men’s soccer team, playing in its first Olympics since 2008, will face Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday. “Playing an Olympics for USA is such an honor,” said Paredes, the first U.S. male to score an Olympic brace since Rick Davis in the L.A. Games in 1984. Morocco’s senior team made a surprising run to the semifinals of …

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gilles' stoppage-time winner against France keeps Canada's Olympic women's soccer hopes alive

CBC  

Sleepless nights, skipped meals and group crying sessions have been the norm for the Canadian women's soccer team over an unforgettable opening week at the Paris Games. WATCH l Gilles' late goal gives Canada 2-1 victory over host France: Vanessa Gilles' late game heroics keep Canada's Olympic soccer hopes alive Duration 4:35 In a must-win game for the defending champions, …

Alyssa Naeher and U.S. women’s soccer looking to beat the odds and win Paris gold
5 months ago

Alyssa Naeher and U.S. women’s soccer looking to beat the odds and win Paris gold

LA Times  

Alyssa Naeher has done things no other goalkeeper in U.S. Soccer history has done. “To win a gold medal this summer would be incredible and certainly something that I would love to add to my career.” In three visits to the World Cup, Naeher hasn’t lost a game, pitching seven shutouts and giving up just four goals in 11 games. …

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women’s hockey world final
8 months, 1 week ago

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women’s hockey world final

Associated Press  

UTICA, N.Y. — Slowed by an injury entering the women’s world hockey championships, it seemed only a matter of time for Marie-Philip Poulin — aka, Canada’s Captain Clutch — to make her presence felt. It’s just special.” In an outing sealed by Danielle Serdachny converting a rebound 5:16 into the extra period for a power-play goal, Poulin was the difference-maker …

Lindsey Horan’s penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lindsey Horan’s penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd on Saturday. Jaedyn Shaw also scored for the United States in the match played before 50,644 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a record for a friendly match for the …

Olympic soccer draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia
9 months ago

Olympic soccer draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia

LA Times  

The U.S. team celebrates after defeating Brazil in the CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer final on March 10 in San Diego. The U.S. women’s national team will face Germany, Australia and either Zambia or Morocco in the group stage of this summer’s Olympic soccer tournament in France, where the Americans hope to return to the top of the podium for …

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women’s Gold Cup title game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women’s Gold Cup title game

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. “I’m really, really proud of us finding a way to get a goal and finishing out the game and getting a trophy.” It was the fourth time that …

Commentary: For U.S. women, Gold Cup title is the reward for a gritty tournament run
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: For U.S. women, Gold Cup title is the reward for a gritty tournament run

LA Times  

The U.S. made its earliest-ever exit from a women’s World Cup last summer when it was eliminated by Sweden in the round of 16. And that’s just not easy.” What they’re working toward is a gold medal this summer in Paris, where they will face the strongest field in Olympic history just 50 weeks after the World Cup disappointment. “It’s …

Alyssa Naeher’s 3 saves in penalty shootout over Canada leads US into the Gold Cup final
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alyssa Naeher’s 3 saves in penalty shootout over Canada leads US into the Gold Cup final

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty herself in a shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final. “If the referees make those decisions, and the game goes on, it’s our job to figure out how to win.” …

CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup: Brazil earns spot in final with 3-0 victory over Mexico
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup: Brazil earns spot in final with 3-0 victory over Mexico

The Hindu  

Adriana Leal and Antonia both scored first-half goals and Brazil earned a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday. Brazil will play the winner of the late match between the United States and Canada in the championship game set for Sunday evening at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium. The tournament was the …

U.S. overcomes rain-soaked pitch to score Gold Cup win over Canada in penalty kicks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. overcomes rain-soaked pitch to score Gold Cup win over Canada in penalty kicks

LA Times  

U.S. forward Alex Morgan collides with Canada’s Vanessa Gilles and a puddle of water on the pitch during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s semifinal match Wednesday in San Diego. The U.S. and Canada splashed their way through 120 minutes of soccer before their CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal was decided in penalty kicks, with the Americans advancing to Sunday’s final …

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Six days after the United States got very publicly knocked down by Mexico, the Americans got back up and started swinging again — sometimes almost literally. The U.S. had more than enough toughness and talent to win a chippy match with Colombia and to keep moving forward in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Let’s learn from it, …

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game

The Independent  

✕ Close England fans around UK react to Women's World Cup final against Spain England heartbreakingly lost 1-0 to Spain in their first Women’s World Cup final as Olga Carmona’s first-half goal proved enough to break the Lionesses’s hearts. Sarina Wiegman and her players were looking to bring the game’s biggest prize home from Sydney but Carmona drilled a finish …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize

Firstpost  

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim a third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

The Hindu  

Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The …

USA women's national football team manager Vlatko Andonovski resigns: Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

USA women's national football team manager Vlatko Andonovski resigns: Reports

Firstpost  

Twila Kilgore, assistant coach of the team, is expected to take over as interim head coach. United States women’s team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned following the team’s poor showing in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Wednesday. The USA headed to the World Cup amidst hype at …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expressed his pride in his team for the dramatic penalty shootout victory over France on Saturday that, he felt, meant much more than just a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. As the nation celebrated, Cortnee Vine’s winning penalty was already being compared in its impact to the one John Aloisi converted against …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard said he had nothing to criticise his players for after they were beaten by “millimetres” in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. Australia vs France sees the longest penalty shootout in FIFA Women’s World Cup history France, which was looking to reach the semifinals for …

FIFA Women World Cup | Australia beats France in penalty thriller to reach semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women World Cup | Australia beats France in penalty thriller to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on August 12. Vicki Becho missed France’s 10th penalty, and it was left to Vine to take Australia through by beating France’s substitute goalkeeper Solene Durand, who …

Australia 7-6 France (penalty shootout) - Australia beats France to reach semifinals of Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia 7-6 France (penalty shootout) - Australia beats France to reach semifinals of Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Co-host Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in its history on a night of drama in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia vs France sees the longest penalty shootout in FIFA Women’s World Cup history Cortnee Vine scored the winning penalty to end a remarkable shoot-out …

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach

LA Times  

Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe tried to smile through tears. Sophia Smith didn’t even try at all, instead being whisked past reporters to avoid questions about the earliest Women’s World Cup exit in U.S. Soccer history. “It’s hard,” said Ertz, who played every minute of her third World Cup “to kind of think about moving on.” Yet that process has …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski said his team was more deserving of victory than winner Sweden after Monday’s round of 16 clash in which the defending champion Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic 5-4 loss on penalties. After the teams finished extra time locked at 0-0 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, three U.S. players, including talisman …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, defending champions USA have been knocked out of Sweden in the round of 16 fixture in Melbourne, Australia. Sports was once again at its levelling and humbling best as t he US Women's National team's greatest match winner from their FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team in 2019, …

Women’s World Cup | U.S. loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in earliest World Cup exit ever
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup | U.S. loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in earliest World Cup exit ever

The Hindu  

The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup and it's wasn't good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated from the tournament. The Americans' bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title ended on August 6 on penalty kicks when Lina Hurtig converted and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World …

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women’s World Cup exit ever
1 year, 4 months ago

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women’s World Cup exit ever

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated in the round of 16. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara missed with kicks from the penalty spot before Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden knocked …

Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Sweden stunned the United States 5-4 in a sudden-death penalty shootout Sunday to surge into a Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Japan and consign the defending champion to its earliest-ever exit. Musovic stands firm Vlatko Andonovski made two changes from the team that drew 0-0 against Portugal, with Emily Sonnett in for suspended midfielder Rose Lavelle and Trinity Rodman preferred …

U.S. falls to Sweden in penalty kicks and is eliminated from the World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. falls to Sweden in penalty kicks and is eliminated from the World Cup

LA Times  

Megan Rapinoe, left, and Lindsey Horan, right, comfort Sophia Smith after the U.S. lost to Sweden in penalty kicks and was eliminated from the World Cup. “It’s tough to have your World Cup end by a millimeter.” Alyssa Naeher nearly kept it out 🧤 pic.twitter.com/DjpatlgCKD — FOX Soccer August 6, 2023 But if the World Cup ended there for the …

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
1 year, 4 months ago

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

NPR  

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images It was a cruel exit after a tough tournament for the United States Women's National Team. After 90 minutes of regulation time — and a half-hour of extra time — between …

USA knocked out of Women’s World Cup by Sweden's millimetre-perfect penalty
1 year, 4 months ago

USA knocked out of Women’s World Cup by Sweden's millimetre-perfect penalty

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s coverage of today’s showdown between Sweden and the USA in the Women’s World Cup. The US team’s World Cup hopes are on the line as the defending champions face a strong Sweden side in the last-16 in Melbourne. Vlatko Andonovski’s side are under pressure after failing to win two World Cup group stage matches …

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden

China Daily  

Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates with teammates after their round of 16 victory against the US at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug 6, 2023. MELBOURNE -- The United States' hopes of a third consecutive Women's World Cup title were dashed as they dominated their round of 16 tie against Sweden, but were dramatically defeated 5-4 on …

Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly-ranked teams
1 year, 4 months ago

Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly-ranked teams

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Frequent Women’s World Cup title contenders like the United States, Germany and Brazil are used to win-or-go-home scenarios — but rarely this early in the tournament. With the Women’s World Cup now at 32 teams, no longer can any third-place finishers in the group stage advance to the round of 16. We had games where we had …

Jamaica knock out Brazil to reach Women’s World Cup last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica knock out Brazil to reach Women’s World Cup last 16

Al Jazeera  

A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Brazil coach Pia Sundhage started Marta on the field for the first time in her sixth World Cup but the iconic forward bowed out …

Canada’s Christine Sinclair exits Women’s World Cup after loss to Australia, possibly for last time
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada’s Christine Sinclair exits Women’s World Cup after loss to Australia, possibly for last time

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — In what could have been Canada star Christine Sinclair’s last Women’s World Cup match, she and her Olympic champion teammates were k nocked out of contention by Australia 4-0 in a group-stage finale Monday. “Even hearing you say, ‘Could this be Christine Sinclair’s last game?’ It breaks my heart.” Sinclair, 40, the all-time leading goal scorer in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia crushes Canada 4-0, qualifies for knockout stage
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia crushes Canada 4-0, qualifies for knockout stage

The Hindu  

Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday to storm into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup and send the Olympic champion spinning out of the tournament. Fowler made sure of the win with a deft touch in the 58th minute that pinged in off …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Zambia beats Costa Rica 3-1 to sign off in style
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Zambia beats Costa Rica 3-1 to sign off in style

The Hindu  

Debutant Zambia claimed its first victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia was awarded the spot kick after Banda went to ground inside the six-yard box and the forward stepped up to calmly slot the ball …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Lauren James strikes as England beats Denmark 1-0
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Lauren James strikes as England beats Denmark 1-0

The Hindu  

Lauren James scored a wonder strike in her first Women’s World Cup start to lead England to a 1-0 Group D victory over Denmark on Friday, all but guaranteeing the European champions a spot in the knockout stage. Coach Sarina Wiegman made two bold changes to Friday’s squad, moving the versatile Rachel Daly back to defence and inserting James into …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands

The Hindu  

A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to fight back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The Dutch had struck first through a brilliant strike from Jill Roord from the edge of the box in the 17th minute, and the U.S. went in at …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canada finds its feet in a 2-1 win over gutsy Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canada finds its feet in a 2-1 win over gutsy Ireland

The Hindu  

An accurate toe-poke by forward Adriana Leon coupled with a touch of fortune allowed Canada to secure a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday, its first of this year’s Women’s World Cup, in wet and windy conditions at Perth Oval. In an exciting first half that had attacking play at both ends, Ireland captain Katie McCabe opened the scoring with …

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation
1 year, 5 months ago

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation

LA Times  

Lindsey Horan, far right, celebrates with Megan Rapinoe and U.S. women’s national team newcomers Sophia Smith, top, and Alyssa Thompson after scoring in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in a Women’s World Cup group play match Saturday. “In the first camp, that leadership sure players understand what’s expected of them in regard to being a professional, training at max capacity,” …

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