Heading into Matchday 2 of Group D, the qualifying spots for the knockout rounds were largely up for grabs. England led the group with three points via a win over Scotland, while Argentina and Japan sat tied in second with one point apiece. Scotland rounded out the group with no …
Read More »Matchday 2 for Group D: Scotland Versus Japan and England Versus Argentina
Matchday 2 of Group D in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup sees Scotland taking on Japan and England facing Argentina. Matchday 1 Recap In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown of what happened on Matchday 1. Scotland vs. England England came into this one as the heavy …
Read More »Historic World Cup Performance by the US Women’s National Team
In search of their second consecutive World Cup trophy, the US Women’s National Team did not hold back yesterday. The Stars and Stripes routed Thailand in the largest victory ever in World Cup history. The game surpassed Germany’s 11-0 win over Argentina back in 2007. In a tournament that uses …
Read More »FIFA WWC: Argentina Versus Japan
Matchday 1 of Group D for the 2019 Women’s World Cup continues with Japan taking on Argentina in PSG’s Parc des Princes at noon. https://twitter.com/FIFAMuseum/status/1138083397732093952 Argentina While the men’s international side has a storied past with players like Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Mauricio Pochettino (Did I mention I support …
Read More »2019 Women’s World Cup: Scotland Versus England
At noon, the Tartan Terriers of Scotland will make their World Cup debut against Group D favorites England in OGC Nice’s home of the Allianz Riviera. Here’s a little bit about both teams and how they got to France. England Not only favorites for Group D, but England are also …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B: South Africa Makes Its World Cup Debut Against Spain
South Africa’s qualification in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is a historic feat for a team that just started competitive play under three decades ago. However, their first test against Spain is a tough one. Spain: La Roja Hopefuls Expected Formation: 4-3-3 Spain arrives at the World Cup ranked …
Read More »Former Gators Headed to this Summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Two University of Florida alumnae have been included in Jamaica’s final 23-player roster for this summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. What’s New? Twenty-two out of the 23 players, including Lauren Silver, were announced by Jamaica’s head coach, Hue Menzies, on May 22 during the team’s visit to South Florida. However, on May 23, Havana Solaun who was not traveling with the team was …
Read More »FIFA World Cup Preview: Croatia and England Fight For Surprise Spot in the Final
One team has already been confirmed for the Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, France. They were a favorite to get there. One team is yet to book there spot, either Croatia or England. Neither of them were favorites to get there. But alas, these are the two teams that have …
Read More »FIFA World Cup Day Eight Recap: Messi and Argentina Struggle, France Advances
With the second string of group-stage matches underway in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, four teams have punched their ticket to the knockout stages. After Russia and Uruguay managed to qualify in Day 6 and Day 7 respectively, France and Croatia both turned in solid performances on Day 8 of …
Read More »USA, Mexico and Canada to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Despite the U.S. not being in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, it’s still a good day to be an American soccer fan. FIFA has awarded the 2026 World Cup to the united North American bid consisting of the United States, Mexico and Canada. https://twitter.com/united2026/status/1006851829769129984 Via a joint statement …
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