Soccer – Page 19

A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal

In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and opportunity.

By Jenny Vrentas and Isabella Moore

Peter Gerhardsson (soccer coach) Putellas, Alexia Soccer Vilda, Jorge (1981- ) Women's World Cup (Soccer)

For Sweden, the Right Way to Play Is the One That Wins

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.

By Rory Smith

Colombia England Russo, Alessia (1999- ) Soccer Women's World Cup (Soccer)

England, Bruised but Unbowed, Reaches World Cup Semifinals

The Lionesses, champions of Europe, rallied past Colombia but now face yet another hurdle: a semifinal with host Australia on Wednesday.

By Jenny Vrentas

France Kerr, Samantha (1993- ) Soccer Women's World Cup (Soccer)

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.

By Rory Smith