In 2012, the United States Women’s National Team beat Japan to take the Gold Medal in Women’s Soccer at the London Summer Olympics. Redemption for losing the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Japan? Perhaps a small measure of redemption. But this is the one, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, that the Americans needed … Continue reading
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Team USA Heads To 2015 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 Vs Colombia
I waited a day after the United States Women’s National Team beat Nigeria 1-0 to post because I wanted to see which squad would oppose the Americans in the round of 16. Well, that and I needed a day to mourn the Cleveland Cavaliers losing the NBA Finals. But…moving on, it will be the USA … Continue reading
Team USA Plays To 0-0 Tie Against Sweden In Group D Match At 2015 Women’s World Cup
In a grudge match against former USWNT coach Pia Sundhage, Team USA was forced to settle for a 0-0 tie in Group D play at the 2015 Women’s World Cup. After giving up 3 goals to Nigeria, Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl bounced back with a strong effort to deny the American squad on several goal … Continue reading
United States Women’s National Team Ready For 2015 Women’s World Cup
It’s time again for the greatest event in women’s soccer (or football for the non-Yanks), the Women’s World Cup. I’m not terribly happy about the ladies playing on artificial turf, but these days that’s the least of FIFA’s blunders. Of course, my focus is on the United States Women’s National Team. As a big fan … Continue reading
United States Women’s National Team (Soccer) Completes Fan Tribute Tour With 4-1 Victory Over China
It’s been an amazing year for the United States Women’s Soccer Team. Following their Gold Medal at the 2012 London Summer Olympics they embarked on a successful Fan Tribute tour. That tour ended with a 4-1 victory over China. As should surprise nobody, Abby Wambach led the way with 2 goals. Both goals were on … Continue reading
Hope Solo, Team USA Ready For 2012 London Olympics Soccer Semifinal
There will be no secrets between the United States Women’s National Team and familiar foe Canada in the 2012 London Olympic Soccer Semifinals. The backline defense of the USWNT has improved as the tournament has gone on, with Team USA 2 wins away from a gold medal. Studio 90 sat down with goaltender Hope Solo … Continue reading