The final group of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be in full effect on Tuesday, June 11th. All five other groups have debuted their first match of the tournament. Now, USA, Thailand, Chile and Sweden are all that remain to get their taste of the 2019 FIFA World …
Read More »Group A: Norway vs. Nigeria
The reigning champions of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, Nigeria, is set to take on 12th ranked Norway. Given that, Both teams will look to join France at the top of Group A. https://twitter.com/DaviddeCorran/status/1137033075366486016 The Grasshoppers Norway heads into this match-up between Europeans and Africans having beaten South Africa …
Read More »Former Gators Headed to this Summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Two University of Florida alumnae have been included in Jamaica’s final 23-player roster for this summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. What’s New? Twenty-two out of the 23 players, including Lauren Silver, were announced by Jamaica’s head coach, Hue Menzies, on May 22 during the team’s visit to South Florida. However, on May 23, Havana Solaun who was not traveling with the team was …
Read More »Colombia Dominates U.S. in Friendly Win in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla.— Whoever asked for goals certainly got what they wished for. Colombia defeated the U.S. 4-2 in a goal fest at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night. A second half that saw five goals witnessed the U.S. score twice to go in front, only for the stellar attacking play …
Read More »USMNT continues Kickoff Series with match against Colombia
The United States soccer men’s national team (USMNT) takes on two top-25 teams in Colombia and Peru in October. To begin with, the USMNT will face Colombia on Oct. 11 in Tampa, Florida. The game is a part of the six-match Kickoff Series in preparation for 2022 FIFA World Cup …
Read More »USA, Mexico and Canada to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Despite the U.S. not being in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, it’s still a good day to be an American soccer fan. FIFA has awarded the 2026 World Cup to the united North American bid consisting of the United States, Mexico and Canada. https://twitter.com/united2026/status/1006851829769129984 Via a joint statement …
Read More »World Cup Russia 2018: Group B Preview
Overview Definitely one of the groups that will have attention early in the tournament with the exciting match-up between bordered rivals Portugal and Spain. Many will take a look at this group and state the obvious, Portugal and Spain will run over Morocco and Iran. This can change due to …
Read More »U.S. Men’s National Team Eliminated from 2018 World Cup
The United States men’s national team has been eliminated from the 2018 World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday night. The defeat, along with Honduras’ 3-2 win over Mexico and Panama’s 2-1 victory over Costa Rica, places the U.S. fifth in CONCACAF’s Hexagonal round, ending …
Read More »U.S. Beats Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
It wasn’t pretty, but the United States men’s soccer team got it done against Jamaica in the Gold Cup Final, winning 2-1 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. First Half The U.S. dominated possession throughout the game and had almost 70% possession alone in the first half. Jamaica sat deep …
Read More »The United States shutout El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semifinals
The United States will face Costa Rica in the semifinals after defeating El Salvador 2-0 last night in Philadelphia. Changes to the United States roster The United States started four of its six new additions to the team against El Salvador. Following success in the group stage (Group B), the …
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