A goal in each half delivered victory, and a date with Spain. But a South Africa striker made the day as difficult as possible.
Category: Soccer
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Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.
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Inside U.S. Team, a Campaign to Avert Disaster Gets Personal
Blocking out criticism they call “noise,” Lindsey Horan and other veterans are taking a one-on-one approach to turning around their World Cup fortunes.
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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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‘Air Bud: World Pup’ Keeps Winning Fans for the 1999 World Cup Stars
The 2000 movie used the franchise’s furry hero along with members of the actual U.S. women’s team to reimagine the penalty shootout that led to the win.
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Morocco Wins, Then Waits, and Then Starts Celebrating
Morocco had never won a game in the Women’s World Cup a week ago but now has won two in a row to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Morocco Wins, Then Waits, and Then Starts Celebrating
Morocco had never won a game in the Women’s World Cup a week ago but now has won two in a row to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Lionel Messi Scores Twice for Inter Miami in Win Over Orlando
Messi is scoring in bunches and last-place Inter Miami is a contender in the Leagues Cup. Could an M.L.S. playoff push be next?
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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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The Knockout-Stage Showdown Between Sweden and the U.S. Is On
Sweden and the U.S. teams have history. The Americans have the better of that but Sweden has been stronger in this tournament.
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U.S. Tries to Focus on What Comes After Portugal Tie
A close call against Portugal at the Women’s World Cup gave the United States a chance to consider what might have been, and then move past it.
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The Gaps Get Smaller as the World Cup Gets Larger
Expanding the Women’s World Cup was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks.