The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their peril.
Category: Putellas, Alexia
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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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Spain’s Team Went to War. At the World Cup, It Has to Win the Peace.
A failed rebellion against Coach Jorge Vilda ended with a dozen players dropped for the Women’s World Cup. Those who remain might be good enough to win it.
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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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Liverpool, Napoli and the Problem With Systems
The New York Times – Sports:As system clubs start to falter, the future seems to belong to the teams and coaches who are willing to be a little more flexible.