Abby Wambach is in a goal-scoring drought and doesn’t mind it a bit. “That means nothing to me,” says Wambach, who has scored 118 goals in herinternational career but only one in nine games this year. “I’m not going to sit here and say I don’t want to score. What I’m going to say is […]
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2011 Women's World Cup this week …
[SCOREBOARD] Two-time defending champion Germany and France are through to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. France humiliated Concacaf championCanada, 4-0, while Germany edged African champion Nigeria, 1-0, in their Group A games on Thursday. For the complete schedule … Group A June 26 in Berlin Germany 2 Canada 1. Goals: Garefrekes 10, Okoyino […]
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Goal or no goal? The Rapinoe Shot
[REF WATCH] The USA’s Megan Rapinoe hit the net in stoppage time of the Americans’ 2-0 win over North Korea on Tuesday but German refereeBibiana Steinhaus disallowed the goal. Did the ref get it right? Goalkeeper Hong Myong Hui just barely got a hand on the ball as Rapinoe kicked it — sothe referee was […]
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When They Were Children: World Cup Women
By Mike Woitalla The curb in front her house was an important part of Carli Lloyd‘s skill development. “I used to kick the ballagainst the curb for hours daily,” says Lloyd, the central midfielder who helped set up both goals in the USA’s 2-0 opening win at the Women’s World Cup. “I swear that curbhelped […]
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2011 Women's World Cup this week …
[SCOREBOARD] Wednesday’s Group D matches ended in 1-0 victories for Brazil and Norway, dropping the goals per game average at the Women’s World Cup to 1.75. Forthe complete schedule … Group A June 26 in Berlin Germany 2 Canada 1. Goals:Garefrekes 10, Okoyino da Mbabi 42; Sinclair 82. Att.: 73,680. June 26 in Sinsheim France […]
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2011 Women's World Cup this week …
[SCOREBOARD] Jessica Landstrom‘s goal in the second half gave Sweden a 1-0 win over Colombia, which was making itsWomen’s World Cup debut. For the complete schedule … Group A June 26 in Berlin Germany 2 Canada1. Goals: Garefrekes 10, Okoyino da Mbabi 42; Sinclair 82. Att.: 73,680. June 26 inSinsheim France 1 Nigeria 0. Goal: […]
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USA downs Koreans with second-half surge
[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT] At its last two major tournaments, the USA failed to open with a win. On Tuesday, against a very young North Korean team, theAmericans were once again slow out of the gate. But this time one attacker’s persistence and a rare goal by a defender earned them a 2-0 victory in […]
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Sundhage: 'You can't take anything for granted'
[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT] As many before Pia Sundhage have discovered to their chagrin, getting solid informationregarding North Korea – regardless of the subject matter — is an exercise in frustration. Fortunately, the USA women’s head coach has done it before. Given her narrow frameof reference, she and her players know the North Korean women […]
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2011 Women's World Cup this week …
[SCOREBOARD] Monica Ocampo‘s blast from more than 30 yards earned Mexico a 1-1 tie with England in their Group B matchat the Women’s World Cup. Another long-range blast, from former WPS player Aya Miyama, gave Japan a 2-1 win over New Zealand in Monday’s other game. For thecomplete schedule … Group A June 26 in […]
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Expectations mount for English women
[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] There’s no guarantee of success, but the launch of the FA Women’s Super League is just the latest positive development for women’ssoccer in England, which opens its Women’s World Cup campaign Monday against Mexico brimming with confidence. “There’s more depth to the squad than we have ever had,”says England coach Hope […]