Kyah Simon isn’t new to being a heroine, or viewed as a savior as her play in June’s Women’s World Cup showcased. The Blacktown, Australia native scored the most important goal in Australian football history to defeat powerhouse Brazil and help Australian advance to the quarterfinals for the first time on the men’s or women’s side. The … Continue reading
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Crystal Dunn rebounds from World Cup cut with stellar club season
Three summers ago, Crystal Dunn was on top of the world. The United States U-20 women’s national team had made history by defeating Germany for its historic third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title and Dunn, who recorded three assists and played every minute on defense, had emerged as one of the country’s top young players. … Continue reading
Thorns goalkeeper Nadine Angerer sees international career come to a close
As the 2015 Women’s World Cup came to an end with confetti raining down on the United States, German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer’s international career ended a day earlier with an extra time loss to England in the third place match. It was the ending that she and her teammates didn’t want, but it wasn’t the … Continue reading
Score Settled: Lloyd, U.S. women surge past Japan to title
Defense got the United States women’s national team into the World Cup final, but it was its offense that shined brightest Sunday night at BC Place in Vancouver. Despite falling one minute short of Germany’s 2007 shutout streak and conceding two goals for the first time this tournament, the Americans responded with five goals of their … Continue reading
By the Numbers: 2015 Women’s World Cup
With only two matches remaining in Canada at the 2015 Women’s World Cup, we looked into some intriguing stats that have caught our eyes during the action. From high attendances for the host nation, to controversies involving managers and yellow card accumulation, here are the numbers. 1: Number of times Germany has had to go to … Continue reading
England roars into semifinals, stuns host Canada
The drama of the quarterfinals of the 2015 Women’s World Cup reached a crescendo Saturday evening as England converted on two chances early in the game and were able to hold on to defeat host Canada to reach the Lionesses’ first-ever semifinals. Canada out possessed England, taking six more shots and earning more set piece chances. … Continue reading
Iwabuchi keeps Japan’s title defense alive
For the 14th game in this year’s Women’s World Cup, a substitute found the back of the net with the latest helping Japan defeat fan-favorite Australia, 1-0, late in the match. Subbed in for Shinobu Ohno in the 72nd minute, Mana Iwabachi made a huge impact 15 minutes after entering the game. With Japan controlling the … Continue reading
Lloyd lifts U.S. women past China in ’99 rematch
A Carli Lloyd header in the 51st minute was enough to lead the United States to a 1-0 win over China and a semifinal meeting with Germany. The United States, missing Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday due to yellow card suspension, made three lineup changes: Amy Rodriguez replaced Abby Wambach, and Morgan Brian played as a … Continue reading
Rampone’s World Cup journey comes full circle
When the U.S women take the field against China, it will be the first time the Americans have faced the Chinese since July 10, 1999. The U.S. women were victorious that day. And there is still one player remaining who was on the top of the podium that day. The date was Feb. 28, 1997. … Continue reading
France scores early and often to move on to quarterfinal
The dream match-up between France and Germany became quite clear in the opening minutes after a pair of French goals in the opening 10 minutes as third-ranked France downed South Korea, 3-0. In what the French hope will be the first of three consecutive matches at Olympic Stadium, fans were still making their way to … Continue reading
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