US approaching World Cup knockout stages as fresh start, says Horan
1 year, 4 months ago

US approaching World Cup knockout stages as fresh start, says Horan

The Hindu  

The United States is using its trip to the knockout stages to make a fresh start at the Women’s World Cup, as the four-time champion tries to shake off a frustrating group stage before facing formidable rival Sweden. “It’s a new tournament starting now,” said co-captain Lindsey Horan, adding that the team needed to rekindle its joy for the game in order to succeed. things are going to move a little bit better on the field, we’re going to have more rhythm, we’re going to have more confidence and things will come, chances, more and more chances will come.” Embracing joy became a tricky subject for the team, however, as it was the target of criticism for dancing and smiling with fans at Eden Park after the scoreless draw against Portugal that allowed it to proceed in the tournament. “It’s kind of frustrating for me to hear,” Horan told reporters, calling the comments “noise” that she needed to put to the back of her mind.

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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 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal

The Hindu  

Spain is just one win away from the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. Putellas, who has 28 goals in 102 appearances for Spain, is considered among the best players in the world and has led Spain’s climb on the national stage. …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 4 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits

The Hindu  

Sweden’s rich run of goals from set pieces saw it squeeze out a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday to set it up for a semifinal against Spain as it continues its chase for a long-awaited first World Cup triumph. A scramble after a free kick saw Amanda Ilestedt score her fourth goal of the tournament - all coming from …

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: 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 …

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, …

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 …

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info
1 year, 4 months ago

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info

The Hindu  

After earning a berth to the knockout stage with a 0-0 draw against Portugal in its final Group E match, the U.S. Women’s National Team will face Sweden in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. FIFA World Ranking: 1 CONCACAF Ranking: 1 World Cup Appearances: 9 Best World Cup Finish: Winner Record vs. …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden cause biggest upset to knock out champions USA in round of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden cause biggest upset to knock out champions USA in round of 16

India TV News  

Sweden stunned the football world by beating the champions United States of America in the round of 16 match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on Sunday, August 6. The world's no.1 team suffered a 5-4 defeat on penalties as they failed to progress to the semi-final round for the first time in the tournament's history. But USA's star …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16

The Hindu  

In-form Sweden is confident it can beat holder United States in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup last 16 tie when they go head-to-head on Sunday, the latest in a long list of clashes between the two heavyweights at major tournaments. Sweden ended the Americans’ 2016 Rio Olympic run in the quarterfinal and won 3-0 in the group stage at the 2021 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA faces familiar foe in Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA faces familiar foe in Sweden

The Hindu  

Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The United States is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title but skirted into the knockout round with only one win in group play. “But just mainly focusing on what we can do and …

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 …

Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women’s World Cup knockout game against familiar foe
1 year, 4 months ago

Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women’s World Cup knockout game against familiar foe

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The United States is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, but skirted into the knockout round with only one win in group play. “But just mainly focusing on what we …

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 …

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half goal lifted Sweden to a 2-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday to advance the Blagult to a round-of-16 showdown with the United States in the Women’s World Cup. Neither side looked close to scoring for much of the match until Blomqvist broke the deadlock with a headed goal at the 66th-minute mark to …

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 …

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire
1 year, 4 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, …

Women’s World Cup 2023: USA in unfamiliar position before crunch Portugal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: USA in unfamiliar position before crunch Portugal clash

The Hindu  

Holders United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as favourites to win an unprecedented third straight title but its place in the tournament will be on the line when it takes on Portugal in Tuesday’s Group E showdown in Auckland. READ: England will ‘find a way’ without injured Walsh in last-16 bid “For us the most important thing is …

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16

The Hindu  

The Netherlands has scored just twice at the Women’s World Cup so far but coach Andries Jonker said it will aim to pile on the goals against Vietnam on Tuesday to avoid red-hot Sweden in the last 16 by finishing as Group E winner. CHECK | FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 POINTS TABLE “We are not afraid of anyone, but …

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Sweden has dominated the airspace at the Women’s World Cup with its corner kicks, converting them into two victories and a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. Regardless of what you might think of Sweden’s type of play, you can always look at the details in the game, look at how you can fine-tune,” said Swedish coach Peter …

USA must get into sync with high-stakes World Cup group stage match, says Sullivan
1 year, 4 months ago

USA must get into sync with high-stakes World Cup group stage match, says Sullivan

The Hindu  

The United States must find its rhythm after falling out of sync in its 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, midfielder Andi Sullivan said, with everything on the line for its final match of the Women’s World Cup group stage on Tuesday. The four-time champion faces a do-or-die meeting with debutantes Portugal in its last Group E game, where it must …

Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test

The Hindu  

Sweden’s 2-1 win over South Africa may have been too close for comfort but was no cause for concern, veteran Kosovare Asllani said, with a tricky Italy team awaiting it in its second Women’s World Cup group-stage affair on Saturday. Asllani said while the effort was beneath Sweden’s best, they were “more than satisfied” with the win in a wide-open …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach

The Hindu  

Lindsey Horan bounced back from a hard hit to show her mettle as a captain in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, coach Vlatko Andonovski said, as she asserts her leadership at the Women’s World Cup. I was very happy with her.” Horan, who is a co-captain with veteran Alex Morgan, showed there was no lasting animosity as she posted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 4 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. …

US has yet to produce their best at World Cup, says coach Andonovski
1 year, 4 months ago

US has yet to produce their best at World Cup, says coach Andonovski

The Hindu  

The United States has yet to produce its best performance at the Women’s World Cup, coach Vlatko Andonovski said on Thursday, after the Netherlands held it to a frustrating 1-1 draw in its second match of the tournament in Wellington. It was the first World Cup draw that the United States has seen since Sweden held it 0-0 at the …

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 …

United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final rematch
1 year, 4 months ago

United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final rematch

The Hindu  

Vlatko Andonovski said his United States team will do “whatever it takes” when it faces the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 final. “For us, it’s just a very important game in the group stage, and we will do whatever it takes,” Andonovski said on Wednesday, refusing to call it another “final”. …

Lindsey Horan’s header gives USWNT draw with Netherlands in World Cup group play
1 year, 4 months ago

Lindsey Horan’s header gives USWNT draw with Netherlands in World Cup group play

LA Times  

The Netherlands’ Damaris Egurrola, left, and United States’ Lindsey Horan compete to head the ball during the Women’s World Cup Group E match in Wellington, New Zealand, on Thursday. The Dutch women’s national team headed into Thursday’s World Cup match with the U.S. riding a 32-year winless streak against the Americans. For more than an hour that confidence was rewarded …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses

The Hindu  

Sweden is determined to shake off a run of near-misses at major tournaments and is comfortable with its status as a top contender as it begins its quest for a Women’s World Cup title against South Africa, striker Kosovare Asllani said. Ranked third in the world, Sweden is traditionally a superpower in the women’s game but its only triumph at …

Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women’s soccer at Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women’s soccer at Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Sweden didn’t have to bunker down on defense against the Americans this time. Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and the Swedes stunned the United States at the Olympics with a 3-0 victory Wednesday in the women’s soccer tournament. “So in the end I don’t know how much it means, but for sure we showed the world …

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