The FIFA Women’s World Cup is in full swing and the United States Women’s National Team will play their second match of the tournament Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. The USWNT will take on the Netherlands and it will be be a rematch of the 2019 World Cup Finals. The U.S. …
Read More »FIFA Blocks LA Galaxy Defender’s Barcelona Transfer
LA Galaxy’s technical mishap felt strange for many, but for Julian Araujo it was heartbreaking. Araujo watched his dream move slip away, which for any player would be should crushing. An error could potentially change the course of his career, stranding the player in Major League soccer limbo. The Los …
Read More »USMNT Faces the Netherlands in Round of 16 at World Cup
After defeating Iran 1-0 on Tuesday, the United States finished second in Group B, sending the squad to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. On Saturday, the United States face the Netherlands at 10 a.m. in the first stage of the bracket. Although the Americans are filled …
Read More »United States Ties England 0-0
Matchday two’s results in World Cup Group B can be boiled down to one word: unexpected. Iran was able to beat Wales with a momentous pair of goals in extra time, propelling the Middle Eastern nation back into knockout round contention. Later on in the day, the United States was …
Read More »Russia banned from sports following Ukraine invasion
The International Olympic Committee has urged all sports to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from international competitions. Following this statement, more and more sports are enacting bans on the country. The sentiment is to have Russia banned from sports. Russia Banned From World Cup Russia is barred from …
Read More »IOC Wants Russia, Belarus to be excluded from future sporting events
Amid Russia’s invasion into Ukraine the IOC is taking action. Significantly, the governing body are urging other sports federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from future international events. Furthermore, the IOC is urging all international federations to cancel or relocate all sporting events in Russia and Belarus. FIFA Other …
Read More »Carli Lloyd’s time with U.S. Women’s Soccer is over
Women’s Soccer star Carli Lloyd’s time playing for the United States Women’s National Team has come to an end. The New Jersey native announced her retirement on Aug. 16 at the age of 39. Lloyd’s reasoning was she felt like she gave the sport “her all,” she said. Lloyd’s last …
Read More »U.S. Faces England in Semifinals
What was once a tournament of 24, the Women’s World Cup is down to four remaining teams. England and the U.S. play at 3 p.m. in what will likely decided the Golden Boot for the tournament. Goal-Scorers Galore The top-three goal-scorers of the competition will take part in this game. …
Read More »Martens Carries Netherlands to Quarterfinals Over Japan
The Netherlands and Japan faced off for a chance at a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday afternoon. Lieke Martens, who had largely been quiet for the Dutch, struck twice to help the Netherlands advance into the next round of play. Starting Lineups Here …
Read More »VAR Helps England Past Cameroon
As was expected, England got the better of Cameroon in their Round of 16 matchup. England won the game 3-0, but the scoreline flattered the Lionesses. As has been the case for much of the tournament, VAR played a major role in this game. England Start Quickly England’s first goal …
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