Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.
Category: Kerr, Samantha (1993- )
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Kerr Scored. The Crowd Roared. But England Wasn’t Done.
England advanced to its first World Cup final by leaning on the experience and the resilience of a champion.
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England Ends Australia’s Run and Reaches World Cup Final
Answering a Sam Kerr goal with two of their own, the Lionesses advanced to an all-European final against Spain.
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The Matildas and the World Cup Crack Australia’s Code Wars
The World Cup has added a new dimension to a national sporting conversation often dominated by the rivalry between rugby and Australian rules football.
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Australia Beats France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Australia needed 10 rounds of penalty kicks to confirm its place in the team’s first semifinal, and extend its country’s wild ride.
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World Cup Picks Up Baton for Women’s Sports in Australia
For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. But winning visibility, and support, has been a long road.
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At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand
After 48 games, half of the teams have been sent home. And yet it feels as if the field of potential winners is bigger than it was at the start.
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Sam Kerr Is Australia’s New Queen
Sam Kerr is the face of the World Cup. She has the weight of a nation on her shoulders. She does not seem to have noticed.
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Women’s World Cup Contenders
As the Women’s World Cup has expanded, so, too, has the group of nations with the firm belief that they can win it.
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The Best Time to Fix Soccer Is Right Now
The game’s authorities, its teams and its fans all agree alterations could help. The problem is that many of them are focused on the wrong things.
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Women’s World Cup: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature all the usual contenders and a surprisingly high number of first-time qualifiers.