U.S. Bounced From Women's World Cup By Sweden On Penalty Kicks
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. Bounced From Women's World Cup By Sweden On Penalty Kicks

Huff Post  

United States' players react after losing their Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Sweden in a penalty shootout in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelly O’Hara missed with kicks from the penalty spot before Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time. Penalties are the worst.” Sweden's team celebrate after defeating the United States in a penalty shootout in their Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. So, yeah, it doesn’t feel great.” United States' Trinity Rodman, left, and Sweden's Stina Blackstenius battle for the ball during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

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

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

Associated Press  

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US players are excited about a fresh start under new coach Emma Hayes after a difficult year
1 year, 1 month ago

US players are excited about a fresh start under new coach Emma Hayes after a difficult year

Associated Press  

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Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women’s team on September 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Tuesday. Rapinoe, 38, announced last month before the FIFA Women’s World Cup that she would retire when the National Women’s Soccer League season ends in November. “People may think that …

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  

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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 quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain

The Hindu  

Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on August 11 and set up a Women’s World Cup semifinal with Spain. Centre-back Ilestedt poked in just after the half-hour mark at Eden Park in Auckland to give Sweden a deserved lead and leave Japan trailing …

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. Japan finally made a late comeback and seriously pressured Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who is fresh off …

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open
1 year, 5 months ago

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open

China Daily  

Players before the penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Sweden and United States at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 6, 2023. CANBERRA - The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heating up with only eight teams left vying for the title. Spain's entry into the quarterfinals, their first in …

Round of 8: Women’s World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated
1 year, 5 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 …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with …

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach
1 year, 5 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 …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 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 …

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women's World Cup with pride after a long career
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women's World Cup with pride after a long career

Hindustan Times  

Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. waves after the losing the penalty shootout and being knocked out of the World Cup Rapinoe's World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16, when the United States lost to Sweden on penalties after a scoreless draw. After joining the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, …

No fairytale farewell for Megan Rapinoe as Sweden knocks United States out of World Cup on penalties
1 year, 5 months ago

No fairytale farewell for Megan Rapinoe as Sweden knocks United States out of World Cup on penalties

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women’s World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday, a penalty that sailed over the crossbar in the last international play by one of the United States’ most decorated players. Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals Rapinoe was of three American players to miss her spot-kick. …

Women’s World Cup | U.S. loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in earliest World Cup exit ever
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger
1 year, 5 months ago

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — One of the top players in women’s soccer will end her World Cup career after the match between the United States and Sweden. Seger’s 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any female player in Europe, and although she has two Olympic silver medals and two World Cup bronze medals, Sweden has never won a …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA faces familiar foe in Sweden
1 year, 5 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 …

Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women’s World Cup knockout game against familiar foe
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea

The Hindu  

Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Read | Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16 Germany chased the winning goal throughout the second half. Germany, the second-ranked team in the world, failed to advance …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden wins to set up USA showdown, Argentina knocked out
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden wins to set up USA showdown, Argentina knocked out

The Hindu  

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. FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa beats Italy to qualify for last 16 for first time Playing at times in a pelting rain, Argentina did not create a real …

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States
1 year, 5 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 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, …

Relieved Americans escape and move on at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Relieved Americans escape and move on at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Americans came into the Women’s World Cup as the two-time defending champions and tournament favorites. “This isn’t the first time in my career that we’ve moved on second in the group.” The last time the United States didn’t win its group was 2011, when the Americans finished second to Sweden before eventually losing to Japan …

USWNT finish second in World Cup group – what is their route to the final?
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT finish second in World Cup group – what is their route to the final?

New York Times  

The USWNT has had to settle for second place in Group E after drawing 0-0 with Portugal in their final group game. It is just the second time in Women’s World Cup history that the U.S. has failed to win its group. Follow the Women’s World Cup with The Athletic Portugal, ranked 21st in the world, enjoyed more of the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16

The Hindu  

A three-goal blitz just before halftime helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as it booked its spot in the Women’s World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare. Amanda Ilestedt scored the first of her two goals in the 39th minute when she got up well to head home Jonna Andersson’s corner …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands
1 year, 5 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 …

Lindsey Horan’s header gives USWNT draw with Netherlands in World Cup group play
1 year, 5 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 …

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 …

USWNT is poised to kick off the Women’s World Cup knowing a three-peat will be tough
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT is poised to kick off the Women’s World Cup knowing a three-peat will be tough

LA Times  

United States midfielder Lindsey Horan, left, and Sophia Smith, center, celebrate with forward Trinity Rodman, right, who scored in the second half of a women’s World Cup send-off match against Wales in San Jose on July 9. “I don’t think anyone on our team thinks different.” The U.S. hasn’t lost a World Cup game since the final group-stage match in …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The United States Women’s National Team has been the most dominant team in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Here are five reasons why the USWNT can win the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1. It is grouped with Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal in Group E and will face the biggest challenge …

Who won the last FIFA Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 6 months ago

Who won the last FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Veteran attacker Megan Rapinoe and rising star Rose Lavelle gave the U.S. two goals to secure the USWNT’s fourth world cup title. The finals marked a 12th consecutive victory at the Women’s World Cup for the USA – the longest …

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 …

US women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship
2 years, 6 months ago

US women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship

Associated Press  

MONTERREY, Mexico — The U.S. women’s national team qualified for the 2023 World Cup on Thursday night at the CONCACAF W Championship. The United States defeated Jamaica 5-0 at Estadio BBVA but had to wait until Haiti downed Mexico 3-0 in the late game to secure a spot in next summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. With two …

India loses against USA in Women's 3-Nation U-23 football tournament
2 years, 6 months ago

India loses against USA in Women's 3-Nation U-23 football tournament

The Hindu  

The Indian women's football team suffered a 1-4 defeat against the USA in its last match of the three-Nation U-23 tournament at Helsingborg in Sweden on Saturday. India created a flurry of chances and took the lead in the eighth minute through Pyari Xaxa, but the Americans picked up steam as the match progressed and drew level in the first …

U.S. women held to a goalless draw by South Korea
3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. women held to a goalless draw by South Korea

The Hindu  

The U.S. women's national team had its 22-match winning streak on home soil snapped on Thursday night in a scoreless draw against a surprisingly resilient South Korean team. "Teams we face are going to be organized, they’re going to defend, they’re going to bring numbers in front of the box, and it’s going to take the best out of us …

US women dissect the Olympics while Canada celebrates gold
3 years, 5 months ago

US women dissect the Olympics while Canada celebrates gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — For the U.S. women’s national team, the soul-searching begins. The World Cup champions and overwhelming favorites going into the women’s Olympic soccer tournament came away with a bronze medal after a disappointing run in Japan. And if you look at our roster, one through 22, we would probably win every major tournament, just by looking at that roster,” …

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