The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up
1 year, 5 months ago

The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The underdogs are rising up at the Women’s World Cup. There were enough examples of that during the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year with Saudi Arabia beating eventual champion Argentina, while Morocco became the first African team to advance to the semifinals. While that goalless draw was one of the most surprising results of the tournament so far, it followed a growing pattern at this year’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The men’s World Cup final ended up with Messi and Argentina facing off against then-defending champion France with Kylian Mbappe leading its attack. We are going to move forward all together and we are on the right track.” ___ James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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The women’s World Cup has broken new ground
1 year, 1 month ago

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground

Hindustan Times  

ON AUGUST 20TH England’s footballers face Spain’s in the women’s World Cup final. Last year a women’s Champions League game between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, a German side, attracted nearly 92,000 spectators—quite possibly the biggest crowd for any female sporting event ever. The Lionesses’ xG has on average been just 0.8 more than their opponents’ in each match, which is only …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

US was not fully prepared heading into Women’s World Cup, says Horan
1 year, 4 months ago

US was not fully prepared heading into Women’s World Cup, says Horan

The Hindu  

The U.S. women’s soccer team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Speaking to former team mates Tobin Heath and Christen Press on YouTube channel RE-INC, midfielder Horan said that when a new coach comes in, it is …

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?

The Hindu  

The recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup cycle was one that was dichotomous in approach and consequence. Women’s Super League : 94 players Liga F : 72 National Women’s Soccer League : 61 According to FIFA, 1,977,824 fans attended 64 games —beating the previous best attendance of 1,353,506 in Canada in 2015. The world has been going gaga over Colombia’s …

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit

The Hindu  

Women’s football will crown a first-time champion on Sunday when the ninth Women’s World Cup concludes with England and Spain, both proud footballing nations, facing off in an intriguing final in Sydney. READ | England’s road to World Cup final “I think it’s going to be a brilliant game,” England captain Millie Bright enthused on Saturday. Our team has evolved, …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women’s World Cup, and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final. “We just feel really proud that they’ve got behind us and we’ve changed the way women’s football is seen in Australia,” …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
1 year, 4 months ago

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn’t let the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England become the Sam Kerr show. Hemp scored to restore England’s lead eight minutes after a superb equalizer from Kerr, and then provided a perfect pass for the clincher as the Lionesses moved into their first World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over …

FIFA Women’s World Cup | Australia, England primed for blockbuster World Cup clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup | Australia, England primed for blockbuster World Cup clash

The Hindu  

Australia and England clash in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. “I’ll talk to my players and staff and see what that rivalry is.” The storied sporting rivalry between Australia and England has already witnessed several episodes this year. “I don’t think you can’t look …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England’s Walsh relishing chance to silence Sydney crowd
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England’s Walsh relishing chance to silence Sydney crowd

The Hindu  

Key England midfielder Keira Walsh says it would be a “very nice feeling” to silence a sell-out Sydney crowd in Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia. There is a long-standing sporting rivalry between England and Australia and neither side has ever reached the final of the Women’s World Cup. “That’s what has got us this far at this tournament.” …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Australia and England clash in the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest instalment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. “I’ll talk to my players and staff and see what that rivalry is.” The storied sporting rivalry between Australia and England has already witnessed several episodes this year. “I don’t think you can’t look …

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 …

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” Australia may have superstar Sam Kerr at full strength after she missed all of group play with …

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash

The Hindu  

France is aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, and expect a tough test in front of a packed and partisan crowd at Lang Park. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach “We know tomorrow …

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Spoiler alert. Hervé Renard’s French lineup knows what the atmosphere and the tension is like playing a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on home soil, and is projecting that onto Australia’s Matildas. “That’s a good thing, that we know we can win, but when we play our way, we can beat anyone.” Renard became the first coach to …

Round of 8: Women’s World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated
1 year, 4 months ago

Round of 8: Women’s World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States’ hold on the Women’s World Cup is over, and two-time champion Germany also exited the tournament. The Japanese play Sweden, the team that ended America’s run toward an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. A look at the final eight teams still playing in the wide-open Women’s World Cup: SWEDEN Sweden plays Japan …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

France’s run at the Women’s World Cup is about to get a lot tougher with a quarterfinal clash against Australia on Saturday, but France coach Herve Renard understands the pressure that comes with being a host nation in a knockout game. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” …

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco

The Hindu  

France issued a Women’s World Cup warning on August 8 to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England. Asked if his side could beat the Matildas in front of a hostile crowd, he added: “We are capable of doing it but it won’t be easy, albeit not easy …

For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end
1 year, 4 months ago

For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw, and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout against England. Right now, we have to work harder and come back stronger again.” Nigeria’s players leave this World Cup with respect well-earned on the field that they …

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.
54 years, 11 months ago

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.

Slate  

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national soccer team’s early exit from the Women’s World Cup. Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley also joins to discuss the huge shakeups in the Big Ten, Big 12, and Pac-12 conferences and ESPN’s Jeff Passan assesses the fallout from the Major League Baseball trade deadline. • In Slate, Eric Betts wrote that the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message

The Hindu  

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is “in the zone” at the Women’s World Cup after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarterfinal opponent Japan. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara all missed from the spot, leaving Lisa Hurtig to send Sweden through 5-4 and become the first team ever to …

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 …

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR
1 year, 4 months ago

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR

ABC  

The reigning champions are knocked out by VAR and a phenomenal goalkeeper, as Sam Kerr is set to finally take the field. Tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, tied 0-0 after 120 minutes, tied 4-4 after 13 penalties and then it's decided like this… USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made the initial save and, despite being adamant there was "no chance" it …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with a much different outcome — supercharged the U.S. team’s prominence atop the sport globally. We, as members of the U.S. women’s national team, have always fought for the growth of this game globally, and I …

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, …

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 …

Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski mounted an impassioned defence of his team’s standards and said criticism of its World Cup campaign was unfair as the defending champions prepare for Sunday’s round of 16 clash against Sweden. “I’m very happy with where they’re at, how they hold themselves accountable and they keep raising the standards.” Bidding for an unprecedented third consecutive …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

The Hindu  

As the Women’s World Cup enters the business stage when the last 16 kicks off on Saturday, the surprises and shocks in the group stage have thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, starting with the clash of former champions Norway and Japan. While Japan came through its group unscathed, Norway lost to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament opener while a …

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever
1 year, 4 months ago

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. “If I’m candid, I really am surprised,” said Jill Ellis, who coached America to World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. “I think when you suddenly see a Germany or a Brazil get knocked out of a World Cup at the group stage, I don’t think any of us could have …

WWC host Australia eyes men’s World Cup in 2034 and Club World Cup in 2029
1 year, 4 months ago

WWC host Australia eyes men’s World Cup in 2034 and Club World Cup in 2029

The Hindu  

Australia is interested in holding the men’s World Cup in 2034, football’s governing body in the country said Friday, as it looks to build off the momentum of hosting the women’s version. Football Australia is keen to use the experience of staging the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup, which it is sharing with New Zealand, to put on more major tournaments. …

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16

NPR  

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16 Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup group stage can be fun, breathless, a globe-spanning festival of sport. The round of 16 includes some notable early exits Germany The two-time Women's World Cup …

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher ready for a challenge at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher ready for a challenge at Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has played a vital role in helping the U.S. reach the round of 16. U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher makes a save during a scoreless draw with Portugal at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday. “Just having her to kind of bounce ideas off of, just communicating with me, I think she’s taken on that role really …

Morocco advances and Germany exits in wild finale to the group stage at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco advances and Germany exits in wild finale to the group stage at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women’s World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced to the knockout stage. But a 2-1 loss against Colombia, followed by the draw against South Korea, saw it fail to advance from the group stage at a …

Germany’s earliest exit ever at a Women’s World Cup has two-time champions searching for answers
1 year, 4 months ago

Germany’s earliest exit ever at a Women’s World Cup has two-time champions searching for answers

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — An opening 6-0 win over Morocco makes Germany’s earliest exit ever at the Women’s World Cup even harder to fathom for a No. We didn’t really show the combination we can show and we can play.” Despite all their past credentials, the Germany team is now painfully aware that the expanded 32-team draw and greater investment in …

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 …

Women’s World Cup: Biggest surprises, top underdogs and title favorites
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Biggest surprises, top underdogs and title favorites

LA Times  

When FIFA decided to expand the Women’s World Cup to a record 32 teams and 64 games this year, the expectation was many qualifiers would arrive in New Zealand and Australia unable to compete at this level. The reality has been exactly the opposite: The group stage of this tournament was the most competitive, exciting and well-played in history. 72 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Andonovski highlights USWNT’s need to get better after close call
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Andonovski highlights USWNT’s need to get better after close call

The Hindu  

The United States must up its level across the board as it likely faces a lethal round-of-16 opponent at the Women’s World Cup, having just barely kept its title defence alive after a breathtaking scare in Tuesday’s final group-stage hurdle. “The player of the match was that post,” Fox Sports correspondent Carli Lloyd said in a grim appraisal of her …

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

Everyone loves an underdog story. A version of the David vs Goliath always plays out at a major sporting tournament: Morocco’s run to the semi-final at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last December or Kapil Dev-led India’s victory at the cricket World Cup in 1983 or a wild card Goran Ivanisevic’s Wimbledon victory in 2001? The ongoing Fifa Women’s …

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?
1 year, 4 months ago

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?

LA Times  

U.S. players react following a 0-0 tie against Portugal in the last match of group play on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. “The reality is, yeah, things haven’t fallen into place at this point,” said Ellis, the only coach to win two women’s World Cup titles. Although the U.S. is unbeaten, its one win and five …

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup. We need to be a little bit more fluid and I think just a little bit more connected offensively.” The team has 14 players who are making their first appearance in a World Cup, and for 12 of them, it’s their first big international …

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale
1 year, 4 months ago

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. “We always look forward to say, ‘We need to try any way possible to get to the second round,’” Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson said. “And she’s someone we can …

Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal
1 year, 4 months ago

Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. But at the same time, we’re moving on.” The Americans, the most successful team ever at the World Cup with four titles, have never been eliminated in the tournament’s group stage. 1 of 7 | United States’ Lynn Williams, left, and Portugal’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard plans to make changes for its clash against Panama at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday with a draw enough to make the last 16. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance They could even progress if they lose, provided Jamaica beats Brazil in the other Group F encounter. …

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 …

Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women’s World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women’s World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup. A diving save from Ireland’s Courtney Brosnan in the 52nd minute kept her clean sheet intact and secured Ireland’s first point in its debut appearance at the tournament. Ireland’s Katie McCabe was just off target with …

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. The United States needs to either win or draw against Portugal, one of eight teams playing in its first World Cup, to ensure the Americans continue to play in this tournament. It’s just kind of like, ‘Why …

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air
1 year, 4 months ago

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its final group match at the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling about the team’s tactics. “We just didn’t want to jeopardize anything because I thought all three of our forwards were very good, dangerous, created opportunities and were a handful.” It was the first time that the United States had …

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