Coming off two straight Women’s World Cup victories, it seemed as if the U.S. Women’s National Team was destined to make it a three-peat. What no one expected was for them to bow out in the Round of 16, setting the 2023 Women’s World Cup as their earliest exit from …
Read More »U.S. Women Squeak into Knockout Stage at World Cup
In the final match of the group stage, the U.S. Women’s national soccer team finished in a scoreless draw against Portugal. The loser of this match would be going home, but all the U.S. Women needed to move on was a draw. A point sends us through to the Round …
Read More »United States Women’s Soccer Team Savor World Cup Victory
The United States women’s national soccer team is still celebrating its 2-0 win over the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday to successfully retain the Women’s World Cup title, and they set many records along the way. Dominant Individual Performances The squad that conquered France is arguably the best U.S. national team …
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 »USA Defeats Spain in Unconvincing Fashion to Advance in World Cup
The USWNT beat Spain 2-1 thanks to two Megan Rapinoe penalty kicks to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday. World Cup Title Defense Continues The US is advancing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the eighth consecutive time, dating back to …
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 …
Read More »England Face Underdogs Cameroon in Round of 16
In the first phase of the knockout rounds, England’s Lionesses will face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. While their nickname may suggest one thing, Cameroon come into the clash as heavy underdogs. Starting Lineups Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Jill Scott remain in the starting lineup for England. Cameroon move …
Read More »Germany shuts out Nigeria, through to Quarter-finals
Germany defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the first game of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout round on Saturday. Germany Stays Dominant Die Nationalelf has yet to concede a goal this tournament. After a slow start in the group stage, Germany has now scored seven goals in their last two …
Read More »Group B Matchday 3 Recap: Germany, Spain, and China all through to knockout stages
Matchday three of Group B in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup provided two drastically different games. Germany cruised past South Africa to top the group, while Spain and China played to a scoreless stalemate to decide who finished second and third. Germany Found Their Stride In their first two …
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