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 tournament in 2015. “As hopefully we move forward, we’re going to see better and better.” While much has been made of the relative inexperience of the U.S. team, with 14 World Cup newcomers among the 23-player squad, Andonovski spent precious pre-tournament time retooling his starting line-up amid a glut of injuries. “We’re just going to get better from game to game and we’re going to be a lot more efficient as well.” The United States closes out its Group E against Portugal on Tuesday.

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US men’s soccer team knows its Olympic future is likely on the line against New Zealand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US men’s soccer team knows its Olympic future is likely on the line against New Zealand

Associated Press  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year ago

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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ABP News  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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NPR  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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LA Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands coach Jonker pleased with ‘dream scenario’ after Vietnam rout in WWC 2023

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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LA Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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LA Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

The Netherlands ‘improving every game’ at FIFA World Cup after seeing off USA

The Hindu  

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2 years ago

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LA Times  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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