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 […]
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USA-North Korea, women against girls
[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] Like it did in 2007, the USA will open play at the Women’s World Cup against North Korea. But when the Koreans take to the fieldTuesday at Dresden’s Rudolf-Harbig Stadium (TV: ESPN, Univision, live, 12:15 P.M. ET), they will bear little resemblance to the team that tied the USA, 2-2, four […]
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2011 Women's World Cup this weekend …
[DATEBOOK] The 2011 Women’s World Cup begins play Sunday in Germany with two games. In the first game, African champion Nigeria faces rising European powerFrance in Sinsheim, while two-time defending Germany hosts Canada in Berlin. For all the action… Group A June 26 in Berlin Germany vs. Canada, 12 pm ET (ESPN/ESPN3.com/Galavision) June 26 in […]
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Collegians boost South American surprise Colombia
[WOMEN’S WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] Nataly Arias had the choice of representing Colombia, Venezuela or the USA, but when itcame time to choose, she was torn. Her father played professionally in Venezuela, but Colombia offered her an international future. The former University of Maryland star is one of five players fromColombia’s Women’s World Cup team with […]