Confident US enters Women’s World Cup against underdog Vietnam as quest for third title begins
1 year, 5 months ago

Confident US enters Women’s World Cup against underdog Vietnam as quest for third title begins

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — In the words of Vietnam’s coach, facing the U.S. national team in the Women’s World Cup is a daunting quest, something “like a mountain,” said Mai Duc Chung. “I think everyone always gives us their best game.” The United States has a new cast of players at this World Cup, including 14 who are making their first appearance in soccer’s biggest tournament. Andonovski was asked what would happen if the United States lost to Vietnam, similar to how Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year. “Then we’ll have to win the next two games and move forward,” the coach said, “and hopefully end up like Argentina.” ___ AP Women’s World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-womens-world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire

Hindustan Times  

In the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, United States played a draw against Portugal in their final group stage match on Tuesday. United States' Lindsey Horan and Portugal's Kika Nazareth compete to head the ball during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, …

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Netherlands scored four times in a torrid 15-minute first-half stretch, overwhelming Vietnam 7-0 in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and sealing first place in Group E. The Dutch went into the match in second place on goal differential behind the United States. But the blowout win combined with the Americans’ 0-0 draw with Portugal made …

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 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 …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Portugal beats Vietnam 2-0, Telma Encarnacao, Kika Nazareth score goals
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Portugal beats Vietnam 2-0, Telma Encarnacao, Kika Nazareth score goals

The Hindu  

Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup, a win that ensured Vietnam will not advance to the knockout stage. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Morgan Just 14 minutes later, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win its group. “This next game is going to be extremely important,” said Morgan, already a two-time World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. …

USA match to showcase best of women’s football, says Dutch coach
1 year, 5 months ago

USA match to showcase best of women’s football, says Dutch coach

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker is promising must-watch football when his team faces four-time champion the United States on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup group stage. The United States is gunning for an unprecedented third straight title, while the Dutch will want to revive the spirit of their 2017 European Championship win. “Both want to win the group, so this …

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final
1 year, 5 months ago

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final

NPR  

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Fresh off its victory over Vietnam, the U.S. Women's National Team has a much tougher test Wednesday at the 2023 World Cup when it takes on the Netherlands. …

US wins, but lacks swagger of old
1 year, 5 months ago

US wins, but lacks swagger of old

China Daily  

James McCarthy So, the FIFA Women's World Cup is well underway, and the defending champion, the USA Women's National Team, kicked off its title defense with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday morning. As I watched US striker Alex Morgan squander her one attempt on target — a penalty — with a weak strike that was well-read by Vietnam …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith scores twice as holders USA ease to win over Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith scores twice as holders USA ease to win over Vietnam

Firstpost  

There is clearly room for improvement for USA who will also play Portugal and 2019 runners-up the Netherlands in Group E, as they aim to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women’s World Cup in a row with a 3-0 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam

The Hindu  

Sophia Smith scored twice and had an assist as the U.S. women’s national team defeated Vietnam 3-0 on Saturday to open its quest for history at the Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. The U.S. starting lineup had five players who were part of the 2019 championship squad and six players making their World Cup debut. RELATED | FIFA …

Sophia Smith Scores Twice For U.S. In 3-0 Victory Over Vietnam To Open The Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith Scores Twice For U.S. In 3-0 Victory Over Vietnam To Open The Women's World Cup

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday. SOPHIA SMITH SCORES THE @USWNT'S FIRST GOAL IN THE 2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7zBnGYfhQh — FOX Soccer July …

Confident US Enters Women's World Cup As Quest For 3rd Title Begins
1 year, 5 months ago

Confident US Enters Women's World Cup As Quest For 3rd Title Begins

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUCKLAND, New Zealand — In the words of Vietnam’s coach, facing the U.S. national team in the Women’s World Cup is a daunting quest, something “like a mountain,” said Mai Duc Chung. “I think everyone always gives us their best game.” The United States has a new cast of players at this World Cup, including 14 who …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Rapinoe’s begins with the USWNT’s WWC 2023 opener vs Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Rapinoe’s begins with the USWNT’s WWC 2023 opener vs Vietnam

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe’s final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive Women’s World Cup title. “I understand that it is incredibly rare for athletes of any stature to be able to go out in their own way, on their own terms, at the time that they want, in …

Rapinoe’s farewell begins with the U.S. team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

Rapinoe’s farewell begins with the U.S. team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against Vietnam

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe’s final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive Women’s World Cup title. ENGLAND-HAITI One of the tournament favorites faces a Women’s World Cup newcomer when England plays Haiti in a Group D match in Brisbane, Australia. Haiti is trying to become …

Odds stacked against Vietnam in Women’s World Cup in opening match against United States
1 year, 5 months ago

Odds stacked against Vietnam in Women’s World Cup in opening match against United States

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Huynh Nhu started playing soccer with a coconut-like fruit for a ball as a child. Now a member of Vietnam’s national team, she will captain her squad in a daunting opening match against the United States in the Women’s World Cup. We will have very suitable tactics so that we can minimize the conceded goals.” Vietnam …

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam

NPR  

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The World Cup has kicked off in Australia and New Zealand, commencing a glorious month of soccer. Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Lyons/Getty Images Andy Lyons/Getty Images Still, the U.S. women's national team has …

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

NPR  

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team began its quest for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women's World Cup with a sluggish 3-0 win over Vietnam. In the 14th minute, the U.S. opened the …

U.S. opens Women’s World Cup title defense with victory over Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. opens Women’s World Cup title defense with victory over Vietnam

LA Times  

Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with her U.S. teammates after scoring in the first half against Vietnam in group play at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday. So it came as no surprise that she made her first World Cup game her own as well, scoring a pair of first-half goals and assisting on Lindsey Horan’s second-half score Saturday to lead …

USWNT 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith stars in Womens World Cup debut
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith stars in Womens World Cup debut

New York Times  

The U.S. women’s national team got its 2023 World Cup off to a strong start on Friday with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, NZ. Forward Sophia Smith scored the United States’ first two goals in her first World Cup appearance, while Lindsey Horan tacked on a third in the 77th minute, thanks to an assist …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: US players taking nothing for granted against ‘wildcard’ Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: US players taking nothing for granted against ‘wildcard’ Vietnam

The Hindu  

Four-time champion the United States will take no chances against an unfamiliar opponent on Saturday when it kicks off its Women’s World Cup campaign at Eden Park against “wildcard” underdog Vietnam. The Americans are seeking an unprecedented third consecutive title in Australia and New Zealand and, on paper, are in a totally different league to tournament debutants Vietnam, which is …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Who are the opponents of USA in WWC 2023?
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Who are the opponents of USA in WWC 2023?

The Hindu  

The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup. Here is a brief layout of the USWNT’s group-stage opponents in the FIFA Women’s World Cup: VIETNAM Vietnam made team history just by qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Vietnam in the FIFA Women’s World Cup World Cup Record: 0-0 Best Finish: N/A Coach: …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Group E preview: USA to lock horns with WWC 2019 finalist; Vietnam, Portugal to debut
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Group E preview: USA to lock horns with WWC 2019 finalist; Vietnam, Portugal to debut

The Hindu  

The finalists of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, the United States and Netherlands, are set to meet earlier this time, as fellow members of Group D in this year’s edition, in Australia and New Zealand. USA The United States Women’s National Team has, over the years, established itself as a mentality monster on the biggest stage of world football, …

New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in final warmup before FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in final warmup before FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup co-host New Zealand fine-tuned its preparations for the tournament with a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Vietnam in a friendly at McLean Park in Napier on Monday, earning its first victory on home soil since June 2012. First-half goals from defender CJ Bott and forward Jacqui Hand also helped New Zealand snap a 10-match winless run. The return …

Women’s World Cup Capsules Groups E-H
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup Capsules Groups E-H

Associated Press  

GROUP E UNITED STATES Previous World Cup Appearances: 8 World Cup Record: 40-6-4 Best Finish: Champion in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019 Coach: Vlatko Andonovski Key Players: Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith. VIETNAM Previous World Cup Appearances: 0 World Cup Record: 0-0 Best Finish: N/A Coach: Mai Duc Chung Key Players: Huynh Nhu, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung WHAT TO KNOW: Vietnam …

Vietnam’s women get World Cup boost with football gold
1 year, 7 months ago

Vietnam’s women get World Cup boost with football gold

The Hindu  

Vietnam’s women scored a big pre-World Cup boost on Monday by beating Myanmar 2-0 to win gold at the Southeast Asian Games. Thi Thanh Nha Nguyen made sure of a fourth gold in a row with a curling shot in the 76th minute, delighting the large Vietnamese contingent among the more than 8,000 fans at Phnom Penh’s Olympic Stadium. “This …

2023 Women’s World Cup draw: How the USWNT and Canada fared
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 Women’s World Cup draw: How the USWNT and Canada fared

New York Times  

With the draw for the 2023 Women’s World Cup completed, all eight groups are set, and both the USWNT and Canada know their opponents. Here are the eight groups: 2023 World Cup Draw Group 1 2 3 4 A New Zealand Norway Phillippines Switzerland B Australia Ireland Nigeria Canada C Spain Costa Rica Zambia Japan D England Playoff grp B …

U.S. women’s soccer team to face Vietnam, Netherlands at next year’s World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. women’s soccer team to face Vietnam, Netherlands at next year’s World Cup

LA Times  

The field for next summer’s Women’s World Cup will be the largest in history with 32 countries, double the number invited to the 2011 tournament. Former United States coach Jill Ellis with the trophy during the Women’s World Cup draw in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday. Next summer’s tournament will be the first Women’s World Cup played in two countries, …

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei, seals maiden FIFA Women's World Cup berth
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei, seals maiden FIFA Women's World Cup berth

The Hindu  

Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the AFC Women's Asian Cup to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in its history at the D.Y. Chinese Taipei came into the fixture needing just a draw to secure an automatic spot, the last remaining one from the tournament, to the 2023 Women's World Cup given both Taipei …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

Firstpost  

The three points mean Chinese Taipei’s tie against Vietnam on Sunday will be a showdown for the sole automatic qualifying slot to the World Cup in Australia/New Zealand Navi Mumbai: Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3-0 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff match in the Asian Cup here on Friday. The three points mean Chinese Taipei’s tie against Vietnam …

Women's Asia Cup: Chinese Taipei beats Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's Asia Cup: Chinese Taipei beats Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

The Hindu  

Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3-0 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup playoff match in the Asian Cup here on Friday. The three points mean Chinese Taipei's tie against Vietnam on Sunday will be a showdown for the sole automatic qualifying slot to the World Cup in Australia or New Zealand. Thailand, despite missing several players due to the COVID-19 …

Indian women's team to take on higher-ranked Vietnam
5 years, 2 months ago

Indian women's team to take on higher-ranked Vietnam

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women's national team seemed confident before departing on Wednesday for Vietnam, where it will play two FIFA International friendlies next month. Head coach Maymol Rocky believes that the team has now reached the point where it needs to play higher-ranked opposition like Vietnam, in order to further improve. While the team prepares for the two matches against …

India women to play two friendlies against Vietnam in November
5 years, 2 months ago

India women to play two friendlies against Vietnam in November

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s football team will play two international friendlies against higher-ranked Vietnam in Hanoi next month. After impressive performances in Spain and Uzbekistan, the senior women’s national team will play the two matches against Vietnam on November 3 and 6 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre. Earlier this year, the women’s team had participated in the COTIF Cup …

USA beat Netherlands to win Women’s World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

USA beat Netherlands to win Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Captain Rapinoe and Lavelle score in front of 57,000 fans as US beats the Netherlands 2-0 to seal fourth global title. Reigning champions the United States defended their women’s World Cup title with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands to help them lift their fourth global trophy. European champions the Netherlands battled throughout and goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal kept out …

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time
5 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time

NPR  

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time Enlarge this image toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP Francisco Seco/AP The U.S. women's soccer team is still the world's best after dominating the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final and winning 2-0. It was the fifth time the United States Women's National Team played a World Cup final. …

World Cup 2019: USWNT defeats Netherlands to win fourth title
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: USWNT defeats Netherlands to win fourth title

LA Times  

Midfielders Samantha Mewis of the U.S. and Anouk Dekker of the Netherlands battle for control of the ball. U.S. forward Alex Morgan, center, battles for possession with Stefanie Van der Gragt, left, and Amouk Dekker of Netherlands during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Lyon, France, on July 7. U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle, top, celebrates with teammates Alex Morgan, …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: USA looking to win record fourth title in eight editions, face a determined Dutch team in finals
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: USA looking to win record fourth title in eight editions, face a determined Dutch team in finals

Firstpost  

USA are the favourites to win the women’s World Cup final but their opponents, the Netherlands do have an outside chance to upset the title holders Lyon: The United States head into the women’s World Cup final against the Netherlands on Sunday seemingly in such great form that the biggest controversy surrounding the holders in recent days has been Alex …

USA's 13-0 win part of growing the game, says captain Megan Rapinoe
5 years, 6 months ago

USA's 13-0 win part of growing the game, says captain Megan Rapinoe

The Hindu  

United States captain Megan Rapinoe said hammering Thailand 13-0 in the Women's World Cup was all “part of growing the game” after a win so lop-sided there were suggestions they should have eased up to save the Thais from embarrassment. Alex Morgan starred with five goals in the Group F opener in Reims, in Champagne country, as the USA pulverised …

Women's World Cup 2019: FT: USA 13 - 0 Thailand, as it happened
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019: FT: USA 13 - 0 Thailand, as it happened

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's live blog of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. To check out the points table and group standings as they are tonight, If we could sum up tonight in a tweet, it would look 13 - The United States Women's National Team's 13-0 victory against Thailand today is the largest margin of victory in the …

USWNT defends itself after humiliating Thailand
5 years, 6 months ago

USWNT defends itself after humiliating Thailand

CNN  

Reims, France CNN — The USWNT defended itself against criticism that it humiliated Thailand in its record 13-0 Women’s World Cup victory in France on Tuesday. There were those on social media who criticized the defending champions for celebrating each goal, but Alex Morgan – who became only the second American to score five in a World Cup match – …

U.S. Defeats Thailand 13-0 To Begin Defense Of 2015 Women's World Cup Title
5 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Defeats Thailand 13-0 To Begin Defense Of 2015 Women's World Cup Title

NPR  

U.S. Defeats Thailand 13-0 To Begin Defense Of 2015 Women's World Cup Title The U.S. Women's National Team began defense of its 2015 Women's World Cup title Tuesday with a game against Thailand. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The U.S. began defense of its 2015 Women's World Cup title today with the most lopsided victory in tournament history. And now I think …

Women's World Cup 2019 preview: What to know when defending champion USA takes on Thailand
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019 preview: What to know when defending champion USA takes on Thailand

The Hindu  

The U.S. women's national team will take the field Tuesday to compete in its first game of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with its first match against Thailand in Group F. Thailand, ranked 34th in the world by FIFA, is relatively new to the World Cup stage as it first made the tournament in 2015 after finishing fifth at …

Vietnam dreaming of maiden World Cup appearance following display of 'boundless energy' in AFC Asian Cup
5 years, 10 months ago

Vietnam dreaming of maiden World Cup appearance following display of 'boundless energy' in AFC Asian Cup

Firstpost  

An escalating series of successes has got Vietnam dreaming of a maiden appearance at the World Cup — and it’s an ambition that suddenly doesn’t seem all that far-fetched Hanoi: An escalating series of successes has got Vietnam dreaming of a maiden appearance at the World Cup — and it’s an ambition that suddenly doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. Vietnam …

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